Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Sunshine Coast, Australia in January
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 234mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
234mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 234mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sunshine Coast, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is one of Sunshine Coast'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
January234mm average rain
January is one of Sunshine Coast'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
January8.2 hours average sun
January is brighter than Sunshine Coast's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January is one of Sunshine Coast's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January68 weather score
January scores above Sunshine Coast's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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