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Sunshine Coast weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Sunshine Coast, Queensland in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Sunshine Coast averages 28°C by day and 21°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

January in Sunshine Coast averages a daytime high of 28°C and an overnight low of 21°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Sunshine Coast sees roughly 1426 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Sunshine Coast forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Sunshine Coast weather by month

what to expect in Sunshine Coast through the year

Here is Sunshine Coast's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Sunshine Coast by season.

Jan
28°
21°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
29°
21°
Hot
Mar
28°
20°
Warm
Apr
25°
17°
Warm
May
22°
14°
Warm
Jun
22°
11°
Warm
Jul
21°
11°
Mild
Aug
23°
13°
Warm
Sep
24°
14°
Warm
Oct
26°
16°
Warm
Nov
27°
19°
Warm
Dec
29°
21°
Hot

Common questions

How warm is Sunshine Coast in January?
Sunshine Coast averages a daytime high of 28°C in January, with overnight lows around 21°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Sunshine Coast?
The most comfortable time to visit Sunshine Coast is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Sunshine Coast in January?
January is the wettest month of the year in Sunshine Coast, out of roughly 1426 mm of precipitation across the year.

Sunshine Coast in other months

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