AustraliaThe weather in January in Brisbane
It's hot in January in Brisbane with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
January is a good month to be in Brisbane for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Brisbane, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2018, Brisbane reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 88 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Brisbane
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Brisbane. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Brisbane | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Brisbane with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 22°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Brisbane is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Brisbane, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Brisbane
Temperature in January in Brisbane over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Brisbane, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Brisbane
Total precipitation in January in Brisbane over the years
Daily UV index in January in Brisbane
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Brisbane, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Brisbane by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Brisbane. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.