Brisbane · WinterMonth summary
Brisbane weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 86°F
🌧 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: 86°F 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
Even in winter, Brisbane enjoys 30°F. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 70°F | 86°F | 50% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 70°F | 84°F | 45% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 68°F | 82°F | 54% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 61°F | 79°F | 29% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 73°F | 25% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 52°F | 70°F | 21% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 50°F | 70°F | 19% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 52°F | 72°F | 17% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 75°F | 21% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 79°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 64°F | 82°F | 38% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 68°F | 84°F | 40% | 0.1in | 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 86°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 86°F, 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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