January · Australia
Best time to visit Port Douglas in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Douglas in January
Average temperature 27°C, 370 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 370 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Port Douglas scores 6.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 370 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port Douglas is a tropical Queensland town between Four Mile Beach, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree.
January in Port Douglas: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
370 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Douglas in January?
- In January, Port Douglas averages 27°C, 370 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Port Douglas?
- January earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port Douglas in January?
- Expect about 370 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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