Atherton Weather in January
What's the weather like in Atherton (Queensland) in January 2024?
The climate in Atherton during January can be summarized as hot and very wet.
January is in the summer in Atherton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.2°C 84.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 18.9°C 65.9°F |
| Average temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 248 mm 9.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 29°C 84.1°F |
| Humidity | 65% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average January is the wettest month of the year in Atherton with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Atherton
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Atherton in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Atherton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 248mm 9.8ins |
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