January Weather in Gold Coast

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Gold Coast, Australia, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (76°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 22°C (71°F). Typically, the humidity level in Gold Coast throughout January hovers around 78%.

22°C (71°F)

Minimum temperature

25°C (76°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

78%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Gold Coast averages 79 mm (3.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 11 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 40 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 4 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 51% probability of sunny days during this period.

79 mm (3.1 inches)

Precipitation

11 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 4 minutes

Sunshine hours

51%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Gold Coast reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 5 9 12 15 15 14 11 7 4 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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