Brisbane weather in January
January in Brisbane: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Brisbane · #242 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Brisbane climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Brisbane in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Brisbane?
- January in Brisbane: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Brisbane on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Brisbane in January?
- In January, Brisbane averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 21.6°C, with about 85.7 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Brisbane in January?
- Brisbane has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.