Brisbane · WinterMonth summary
Brisbane weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
50% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Brisbane in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Brisbane in January: 30°C and 12.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Brisbane in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good period — 29°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Even in winter, Brisbane enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 50% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 21°C | 30°C | 50% | 4.1 | 12.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 21°C | 29°C | 45% | 5.9 | 12.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 20°C | 28°C | 54% | 6.4 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 26°C | 29% | 1.9 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 23°C | 25% | 2.4 | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 21°C | 21% | 1.4 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 10°C | 21°C | 19% | 1.4 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 11°C | 22°C | 17% | 1.0 | 10.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.5 | 11.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 26°C | 34% | 3.8 | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 18°C | 28°C | 38% | 3.8 | 13.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 20°C | 29°C | 40% | 3.8 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Brisbane averages 30°C, 50% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Brisbane in January
Is January a good time to visit Brisbane?
January is an excellent time to visit Brisbane (score 7.6/10). With 30°C, 12.9h of sunshine and 50% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in January?
Yes, 50% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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