Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Port Douglas
Australia · Oceania
Not the best time: Cyclone risk near peak and humid air are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, including some longer spells. About 24 wet days, the highest monthly average.
77%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
80%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 83°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Calm
Sea temperature
84°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 85°F
Rain52%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday81°F
Feels 86°F
Rain55%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain56%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 85°F
Rain50%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
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 | 82 | 76 | 15.7 | 24 | 10.6 | 84 | 84 |
| Feb | 82 | 76 | 13.8 | 23 | 9.9 | 85 | 84 |
| Mar | 80 | 75 | 13.0 | 22 | 9.8 | 85 | 84 |
| Apr | 78 | 73 | 7.1 | 18 | 10.4 | 84 | 82 |
| May | 75 | 69 | 3.1 | 14 | 10.2 | 83 | 80 |
| Jun | 72 | 67 | 2.3 | 12 | 10.1 | 83 | 78 |
| Jul | 71 | 65 | 2.1 | 10 | 10.3 | 82 | 77 |
| Aug | 72 | 65 | 1.8 | 9 | 10.6 | 81 | 77 |
| Sep | 74 | 68 | 1.4 | 8 | 11.5 | 80 | 78 |
| Oct | 77 | 71 | 2.2 | 10 | 11.8 | 80 | 80 |
| Nov | 79 | 73 | 3.8 | 14 | 11.7 | 81 | 82 |
| Dec | 81 | 75 | 9.9 | 19 | 11.3 | 83 | 83 |
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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