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

Partly Cloudy

26%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 12pm
86°F

Clear/Sunny

33%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 6pm
81°F

Clear/Sunny

22%

Heavy rain

16%

Partly Cloudy

14%

Weather at 3am
77°F

Moderate rain at times

34%

Partly Cloudy

28%

Heavy rain

19%

Clear/Sunny

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.

more information about Australia's weather in january


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:

01-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
77°F to 88°F
02-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
03-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
04-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 88°F
05-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 88°F
06-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 88°F
07-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
08-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
09-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 88°F
10-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
11-01-2024
Light rain shower
77°F to 81°F
12-01-2024
Light drizzle
76°F to 81°F
13-01-2024
Patchy light drizzle
77°F to 85°F
14-01-2024
Light rain shower
77°F to 81°F
15-01-2024
Light drizzle
77°F to 81°F
16-01-2024
Patchy light rain
77°F to 86°F
17-01-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 86°F
18-01-2024
Light rain shower
77°F to 85°F
19-01-2024
Patchy light drizzle
79°F to 85°F
20-01-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 85°F
21-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 88°F
22-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
77°F to 88°F
23-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 88°F
24-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 88°F
25-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
79°F to 86°F
26-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
79°F to 90°F
27-01-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 88°F
28-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 90°F
29-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 90°F
30-01-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
83°F to 92°F
31-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 92°F

Map: other cities in Australia in january

Cities near Cairns:

Trinity Beach in januarytolerable weather
Port Douglas in januarytolerable weather
Innisfail in januarytolerable weather
Cape Tribulation in januarytolerable weather
Cooktown in januarytolerable weather
Great Barrier Reef in januarytolerable weather
Townsville in januarytolerable weather
Bowen in januarytolerable weather
Hughenden in januarygood weather
Normanton in januarybad weather
Whitsunday Islands in januarytolerable weather
Hamilton Island in januarytolerable weather
Australia in january: See full list of cities

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.


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