Queensland weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Queensland: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 54% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 28°C (82°F). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and about as wet; February brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Brisbane, the largest city in Queensland. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Queensland?
least pleasant month Weather score 66/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Queensland. For better conditions, consider Jul–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Queensland in January?
Some rain is normal: about 140 mm (5.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Queensland in January?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Queensland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 140 mm | 54% | 28°C (82°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 156 mm | 53% | 28°C (82°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 136 mm | 54% | 26°C (79°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 83 mm | 46% | 24°C (76°F) | fair |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 73 mm | 45% | 21°C (71°F) | fair |
| June | 20°C (69°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 88 mm | 49% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| July | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm | 39% | 17°C (62°F) | best |
| August | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm | 32% | 18°C (65°F) | best |
| September | 24°C (74°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 38 mm | 34% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| October | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm | 44% | 24°C (75°F) | fair |
| November | 27°C (80°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 92 mm | 48% | 26°C (79°F) | fair |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 130 mm | 54% | 27°C (81°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Queensland in January
Weather can differ a lot within Queensland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 140 mm | least pleasant |
| Gold Coast | 29°C (85°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 153 mm | least pleasant |
| Sunshine Coast | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 162 mm | least pleasant |
| Logan City | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 140 mm | least pleasant |
| Townsville | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Cairns | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 352 mm | least pleasant |
| Toowoomba | 32°C (89°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 94 mm | least pleasant |
| Caloundra | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 150 mm | least pleasant |
| Mackay | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 224 mm | least pleasant |
| Rockhampton | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 125 mm | least pleasant |
| Bundaberg | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 134 mm | least pleasant |
| Hervey Bay | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 134 mm | least pleasant |