Cairns in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cairns in january 2025
The weather in Cairns in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
26%
20%
11%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
33%
15%
11%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
47% of time
22%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
77°F
34%
28%
19%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairns in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairns in january.
The climate of Cairns in january is tolerable
The weather in january in Cairns is wet (with 14.1in of rainfall over 15 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 6.2in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is very warm there this month. The high seasonal norm is 86°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Cairns is 83°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cairns in the month of january with a maximum record of 97°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2010. You You can hope to have about 18 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 58 of time.
Day length in Cairns in january is 13:02. Sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset is at 18:57.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area.
Cairns: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Cairns forward, the month of february has a better weather forecast than january. more information
January: another location in Australia?
If you want to go to Australia in january, there are destinations with better weather than Cairns:
In january, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Esperance have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Sydney, Brisbane (Queensland), Hobart (Tasmania), Uluru (Ayers Rock), Fraser Island and Gold Coast have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairns in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 14.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 8in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.16km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:02 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cairns in january 2024:
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
77°F to 81°F
76°F to 81°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 90°F
83°F to 92°F
81°F to 92°F
Map: other cities in Australia in january
Cities near Cairns:
| Trinity Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Port Douglas in january | tolerable weather |
| Innisfail in january | tolerable weather |
| Cape Tribulation in january | tolerable weather |
| Cooktown in january | tolerable weather |
| Great Barrier Reef in january | tolerable weather |
| Townsville in january | tolerable weather |
| Bowen in january | tolerable weather |
| Hughenden in january | good weather |
| Normanton in january | bad weather |
| Whitsunday Islands in january | tolerable weather |
| Hamilton Island in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Cairns in january:
Weather data for Cairns for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cairns. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cairns can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cairns.