The weather in January in Hamilton Island

It's hot in January in Hamilton Island with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Hamilton Island. 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 Hamilton Island, 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 34°C in 2015, Hamilton Island reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 253 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Hamilton Island

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

January weather comparison

  Hamilton Island New York
Average temperature 30°C 5°C
Max. temperature 31°C 11°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 253 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 22 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Hamilton Island with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Hamilton Island is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Hamilton Island, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Hamilton Island

Temperature in January in Hamilton Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Hamilton Island, 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 Hamilton Island

Total precipitation in January in Hamilton Island over the years

Daily UV index in January in Hamilton Island

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

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