Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Lady Elliot Island, Australia in January
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 171mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
171mm
Sun
8h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
68
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 171mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lady Elliot Island, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January is one of Lady Elliot Island's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January171mm average rain
January is one of Lady Elliot Island's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJune to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8 hours average sun
January sits close to Lady Elliot Island's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is one of Lady Elliot Island's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January68 weather score
January sits close to Lady Elliot Island's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to April and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.