2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Brisbane in January

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

January is a wet time to visit Brisbane. Brisbane has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 30°C, lows of 22°C, and approximately 18 rainy days per month.

Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

22°C

Rainy days

18days

Daylight

13.7h

Is January a good time to visit Brisbane?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:07 AM

Sunset

6:48 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 30°C 22°C 18 Wet
February 28°C 22°C 21 Wet
March 27°C 19°C 12 Good
April 27°C 16°C 4 Excellent (best)
May 23°C 13°C 4 Excellent (best)
June 21°C 12°C 7 Good
July 21°C 11°C 7 Good
August 22°C 11°C 2 Good
September 25°C 14°C 7 Excellent (best)
October 27°C 16°C 11 Excellent (best)
November 29°C 17°C 4 Good
December 29°C 21°C 13 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Brisbane?

Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Brisbane? +

January is typically Wet for visiting Brisbane, with average highs of 30°C and around 18 rainy days.

What should I pack for Brisbane in January? +

With highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in January? +

Brisbane typically sees around 18 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Brisbane in January? +

In January, Brisbane gets approximately 13.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Brisbane? +

No, January is not peak season in Brisbane. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Brisbane? +

The best months to visit Brisbane are April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Australia/Brisbane)

Last Updated: January 2026

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