The weather in January in Cooktown

It's hot in January in Cooktown with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Cooktown. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Cooktown, 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 39°C in 2020, Cooktown reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 476 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Cooktown

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cooktown. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Cooktown New York
Average temperature 32°C 5°C
Max. temperature 34°C 11°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 476 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 28 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Cooktown with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cooktown is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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 Cooktown, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Cooktown

Temperature in January in Cooktown over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Cooktown, 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 Cooktown

Total precipitation in January in Cooktown over the years

Daily UV index in January in Cooktown

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cooktown, 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 Cooktown by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cooktown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.