Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, August – November
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in January?
In January, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 229 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays).
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 91 | 84 | 82 |
| Day | 31° | 30° | 30° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Sun | 10 h | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 15 | 15 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 13 h 14 min05:37 – 18:51
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %20 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in January: quick answers
Is Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) hot in January?
Yes. In January, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in January?
It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 229 mm.
Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences