Gold Coast vs Katoomba in January

Gold Coast is the better pick in January — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Katoomba is warm, soaked, clean air.

Gold Coast vs Katoomba — January climate, side by side

🇦🇺 Gold Coast🇦🇺 Katoomba
Comfort score85/100 (A)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high33°C26°C
Avg high / low29° / 22°25° / 14°
Rainfall141 mm162 mm
Rainy days1017
Humidity78%77%
Air quality (AQI)4028

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

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Gold Coast vs Katoomba in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gold Coast or Katoomba?
Gold Coast is the better pick in January — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Katoomba is warm, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Gold Coast vs Katoomba in January?
In January, Gold Coast averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 141 mm of rain; Katoomba averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 162 mm.