Brisbane Weather in January
Australia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low23°C (73°F)
Rainfall148 mm (5.8 in)
RatingFair 5.7/10
Brisbane in January sees daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), dropping to about 23°C (73°F) at night. January is summer in Australia. The month is wet, with about 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain spread over 14 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 13.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Brisbane?
January is a fair time to visit Brisbane (5.7/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in July to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (73°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (78°F) |
| Rainfall | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 55% |
| Daylight | 13.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.6 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with 20 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Brisbane in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Brisbane weather in other months
Jan29°C / 23°C148 mmFairFeb29°C / 23°C158 mmFairMar27°C / 22°C138 mmFairApr25°C / 19°C81 mmExcellentMay23°C / 16°C78 mmExcellentJun20°C / 13°C82 mmExcellentJul20°C / 12°C42 mmExcellentAug22°C / 13°C40 mmExcellentSep24°C / 15°C41 mmExcellentOct26°C / 18°C81 mmExcellentNov27°C / 20°C94 mmExcellentDec28°C / 21°C128 mmGood
← DecemberBest time to visit BrisbaneFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Melbourne26°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Perth27°C · 18 mm · Excellent
- Hobart22°C · 54 mm · Excellent
- Auckland23°C · 70 mm · Excellent
- Wellington19°C · 51 mm · Excellent
- Kingston23°C · 69 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Gold Coast30°C · 163 mm
- Sydney26°C · 92 mm
- Canberra29°C · 68 mm
- Melbourne26°C · 58 mm
- Cairns30°C · 384 mm
- Noumea27°C · 133 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.