Cairns vs Gold Coast in January

Gold Coast is the better pick in January — 85 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cairns vs Gold CoastJanuary climate, side by side

CairnsGold Coast
Comfort score60/100 (C)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high37°C33°C
Avg high / low32° / 24°29° / 22°
Rainfall424 mm141 mm
Rainy days2410
Humidity85%78%
Air quality (AQI)1740

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

Cairns vs Gold Coast in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cairns or Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is the better pick in January — 85 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cairns vs Gold Coast in January?
In January, Cairns averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 424 mm of rain; Gold Coast averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 141 mm.