Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
83°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Gold Coast
Australia · Oceania
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
79°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, the highest monthly average.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
76%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 75°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
79°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain33%
Cloud58%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Midday82°F
Rain35%
Cloud60%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain28%
Cloud56%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening76°F
Feels 79°F
Rain17%
Cloud50%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 71 | 5.3 | 14 | 11.6 | 77 | 79 |
| Feb | 82 | 71 | 5.3 | 13 | 10.6 | 78 | 80 |
| Mar | 81 | 69 | 5.1 | 14 | 10.7 | 78 | 79 |
| Apr | 77 | 64 | 2.3 | 10 | 10.3 | 76 | 77 |
| May | 73 | 58 | 3.0 | 8 | 9.3 | 75 | 75 |
| Jun | 69 | 55 | 2.6 | 7 | 8.8 | 75 | 73 |
| Jul | 69 | 52 | 1.3 | 5 | 9.2 | 72 | 71 |
| Aug | 71 | 53 | 1.7 | 5 | 9.9 | 70 | 70 |
| Sep | 74 | 58 | 1.5 | 6 | 10.8 | 72 | 71 |
| Oct | 77 | 62 | 3.3 | 10 | 11.2 | 73 | 73 |
| Nov | 79 | 66 | 3.8 | 11 | 11.7 | 74 | 75 |
| Dec | 82 | 69 | 4.3 | 13 | 11.6 | 76 | 77 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology