Great Barrier Reef in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Great Barrier Reef in january 2025
The weather in Great Barrier Reef in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through 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
37% of time
26%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
33%
16%
11%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
31%
18%
18%
Weather at 3am
77°F
34%
22%
21%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Great Barrier Reef in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Great Barrier Reef in january.
The climate of Great Barrier Reef in january is tolerable
In january in Great Barrier Reef, the climate is wet (with 17.3in of rainfall over 15 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 8in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate comfortable in this city this month. The high seasonal norm is 86°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Great Barrier Reef is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Great Barrier Reef in january with a maximum record of 97°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 17 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 55 of time.
On average, in Great Barrier Reef, the days of january last 13:07. Sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset is at 19:52.
With a bad weather, this month is not the best time to go in this city in Australia.
Great Barrier Reef: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Great Barrier Reef 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 Great Barrier Reef:
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 Great Barrier Reef in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 14.4in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.03km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:07 | ||||
| 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 Great Barrier Reef in january 2024:
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
83°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 94°F
79°F to 83°F
83°F to 88°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 90°F
83°F to 94°F
83°F to 94°F
83°F to 94°F
Map: other cities in Australia in january
Cities near Great Barrier Reef:
| Townsville in january | tolerable weather |
| Innisfail in january | tolerable weather |
| Bowen in january | tolerable weather |
| Cairns in january | tolerable weather |
| Whitsunday Islands in january | tolerable weather |
| Hamilton Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Trinity Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Port Douglas in january | tolerable weather |
| Cape Tribulation in january | tolerable weather |
| Mackay in january | tolerable weather |
| Cooktown in january | tolerable weather |
| Hughenden in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Great Barrier Reef in january:
Weather data for Great Barrier Reef for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Great Barrier Reef. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Great Barrier Reef 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 Great Barrier Reef.