January · Australia
Best time to visit Hervey Bay in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hervey Bay in January
Average temperature 26°C, 111 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 111 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Hervey Bay scores 8.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 111 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hervey Bay is whale-watching central opposite Fraser Island-calm water and winter humpback migrations. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Hervey Bay — reliably good (5th best month)
Days in January average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 77% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
111 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hervey Bay in January?
- In January, Hervey Bay averages 26°C, 111 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Hervey Bay?
- January earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hervey Bay in January?
- Expect about 111 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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