What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Cairns in January?

In January, Airlie Beach averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 283 mm of rain; Cairns averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 424 mm.

Airlie Beach vs Cairns in January

Airlie Beach is the better pick in January — 75 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Airlie Beach vs Cairns — January climate, side by side

	Airlie Beach	Cairns
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	34°C	37°C
Avg high / low	30° / 25°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	283 mm	424 mm
Rainy days	12	24
Humidity	81%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	27	17

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Airlie Beach vs Cairns in January — FAQ

Is January better in Airlie Beach or Cairns?: Airlie Beach is the better pick in January — 75 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Cairns in January?: In January, Airlie Beach averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 283 mm of rain; Cairns averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 424 mm.