Cooktown in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cooktown in january 2025
The weather in Cooktown in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on 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
81°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
32%
20%
14%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
28%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
22%
19%
17%
Weather at 3am
77°F
35%
25%
20%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cooktown in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cooktown in january.
The climate of Cooktown in january is tolerable
The weather in january in Cooktown is wet (with 13.3in of rainfall over 15 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in december there is an average of 5.7in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is very hot in this location in january. The high seasonal norm is 90°F. The minimum is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Cooktown is 85°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cooktown in the month of january with a maximum record of 101°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2011. You You can hope to have about 26 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 84 of the month.
In january in Cooktown, the days on average last 12:57. The sun rises at 06:00 and sunset is at 18:57.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Cooktown.
Cooktown: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Cooktown 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 Cooktown:
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 Cooktown in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 101°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| 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 | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (50%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.8in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.14km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:57 | ||||
| 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 Cooktown in january 2024:
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 92°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 88°F
76°F to 81°F
76°F to 83°F
74°F to 83°F
76°F to 81°F
76°F to 86°F
74°F to 81°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
74°F to 83°F
76°F to 92°F
76°F to 92°F
76°F to 92°F
76°F to 94°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 94°F
Map: other cities in Australia in january
Cities near Cooktown:
| Cape Tribulation in january | tolerable weather |
| Port Douglas in january | tolerable weather |
| Trinity Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Cairns in january | tolerable weather |
| Innisfail in january | tolerable weather |
| Great Barrier Reef in january | tolerable weather |
| Townsville in january | tolerable weather |
| Normanton in january | bad weather |
| Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula) in january | very bad weather |
| Bowen in january | tolerable weather |
| Hughenden in january | good weather |
| Thursday Island in january | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Cooktown in january:
Weather data for Cooktown for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cooktown. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cooktown 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 Cooktown.