Charters Towers Weather in January

What's the weather like in Charters Towers (Queensland) in January 2024?

The climate in Charters Towers during January can be summarized as hot and wet.

January is in the summer in Charters Towers and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Charters Towers weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33°C 91.4°F
Nightly temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Average temperature 27.6°C 81.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 143 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 28.2°C 82.8°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Charters Towers

Charters Towers average temperature in January

January rainfall

Charters Towers average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Charters Towers average rain in January

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 Charters Towers in January 2024.

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Charters Towers weather stats

Charters Towers weather statistics
Hottest month: December 33.3°C 91.9°F
Driest month: September 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 9.5hrs
Coldest month: July 23.9°C 75°F
Wettest month: January 143mm 5.6ins
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