Weather in Brisbane in January
In an average January, Brisbane sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 18°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
41°C
2014-01-04
Lowest
22°C
2021-01-08
Low
Highest
27°C
1996-01-31
Lowest
15°C
2018-01-18
Feels-like
Highest
70°C
2014-01-04
Lowest
22°C
2021-01-08
Humidity
Highest
24.6 g/m³
2024-01-27
Lowest
10.1 g/m³
2012-01-11
Wind
Highest
39 km/h
2013-01-27
Lowest
6 km/h
1995-01-18
Gust
Highest
109 km/h
2013-01-27
Lowest
16 km/h
1993-01-11
Precip
Wettest
361 mm
2011
Driest
5 mm
2003
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