Monkey Mia in January
January is right in the heart of summer for Monkey Mia, and the weather has a definite personality this time of year.
Daytime highs average 33.5 degrees, dropping to 22.3 degrees overnight. That's a 11-degree swing between day and night. The warmth sticks around even after dark.
At 33.5 degrees, January runs 3.9 degrees above Monkey Mia's annual average of 29.6 degrees.
Rainfall in January averages 0mm over about 0 days. That means roughly a 0% chance of rain on any given day, so you can leave the umbrella at the hotel.
Solar exposure averages 30.4 MJ/m2 per day in January, with UV levels in the extreme range. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.
The Comfort Score is 4.9/10 for January. It's fine, but not the highlight of the calendar.
Packing tip: bring loose cotton or linen gear, and serious sun protection.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in January.
January at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in January. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- Cotton or linen fabrics to stay cool
- High SPF sunscreen (50+), sunglasses, and UV-protective clothing
Coming From Overseas?
How January in Monkey Mia stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 26 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 30 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 24 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
How January Compares
Monkey Mia's monthly climate at a glance. January is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33.5 | 22.3 | 0mm | 4.9 |
| Feb | 38.1 | 25.5 | 40mm | 1.0 |
| Mar | 35.2 | 24.4 | 6mm | 3.5 |
| Apr | 32.9 | 22.8 | 0mm | 5.0 |
| May | 27.8 | 18.8 | 17mm | 7.9 |
| Jun | 21.6 | 16.0 | 88mm | 7.3 |
| Jul | 20.7 | 13.6 | 44mm | 7.7 |
| Aug | 23.0 | 14.9 | 15mm | 9.9 |
| Sep | 28.0 | 17.4 | 1mm | 8.7 |
| Oct | 29.3 | 17.9 | 4mm | 7.7 |
| Nov | 30.9 | 19.7 | 14mm | 6.5 |
| Dec | 34.2 | 22.2 | 14mm | 4.2 |