Gold Coast vs Port Douglas in January

Gold Coast is the better pick in January — 85 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Port Douglas is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Gold Coast vs Port DouglasJanuary climate, side by side

Gold CoastPort Douglas
Comfort score85/100 (A)59/100 (D)
Feels-like high33°C39°C
Avg high / low29° / 22°33° / 25°
Rainfall141 mm461 mm
Rainy days1019
Humidity78%88%
Air quality (AQI)4026

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

Gold Coast vs Port Douglas in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gold Coast or Port Douglas?
Gold Coast is the better pick in January — 85 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Port Douglas is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Gold Coast vs Port Douglas in January?
In January, Gold Coast averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 141 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 461 mm.