Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas in January

Airlie Beach is the better pick in January — 75 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Port Douglas is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Airlie Beach vs Port DouglasJanuary climate, side by side

Airlie BeachPort Douglas
Comfort score75/100 (B)59/100 (D)
Feels-like high34°C39°C
Avg high / low30° / 25°33° / 25°
Rainfall283 mm461 mm
Rainy days1219
Humidity81%88%
Air quality (AQI)2726

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

Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas in January — FAQ

Is January better in Airlie Beach or Port Douglas?
Airlie Beach is the better pick in January — 75 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Port Douglas is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas in January?
In January, Airlie Beach averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 283 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 461 mm.