Planning a trip to Brisbane in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 119 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
119 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Brisbane has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Brisbane in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Brisbane for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +66°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +84°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 54% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +90°F.
Is Brisbane warm or cold in January?
Brisbane is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is one of the warmest months in Brisbane, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Brisbane in January
Brisbane weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+59°F
+63°F
+61°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+99°F
+102°F
Rainfall
116 mm
119 mm
139 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
70%
71%
73%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
8
6
6
Cloudy days
15
17
14
Rainy days
8
8
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 116 mm to 119 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in December to 6 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Brisbane in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Brisbane is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Brisbane based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 166 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Brisbane, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Brisbane wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 28% chance of precipitation and 139 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Brisbane?
This is the weather in Brisbane in January 2023:
1 January
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+78°F
2 January
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+82°F
3 January
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+84°F
4 January
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+87°F
5 January
🌧️
+83°F
6 January
🌧️
+82°F
7 January
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+80°F
8 January
🌧️
+81°F
9 January
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+85°F
10 January
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+85°F
11 January
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+83°F
12 January
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+84°F
13 January
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+83°F
14 January
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+83°F
15 January
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+85°F
16 January
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+88°F
17 January
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+88°F
18 January
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+87°F
19 January
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+89°F
20 January
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+77°F
21 January
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+80°F
22 January
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+79°F
23 January
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+81°F
24 January
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+84°F
25 January
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+85°F
26 January
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+77°F
27 January
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+82°F
28 January
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+84°F
29 January
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+86°F
30 January
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+86°F
31 January
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+89°F
In January 2023 Brisbane had 9 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Brisbane climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Brisbane in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+81°F) and the highest in 2015 (+95°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 405 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brisbane in January:
Is January a good time to visit Brisbane?
January is a really good time to go to Brisbane. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Brisbane.
Can you sunbathe in Brisbane in January?
January is warm in Brisbane. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Brisbane rainy in January?
Brisbane is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Brisbane in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Brisbane in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Brisbane, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.