Brisbane · January
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 85°F, dipping to 70°F at night. Humidity averages 75% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 20 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
85° / 70°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
20/mo
Wind
11 mph
What January feels like in Brisbane
Sunrise
05:07
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:46
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Brisbane in January
The kit for January in Brisbane: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
0° avg high
+2 rain days
Brisbane in December →
January
85°F avg high
20 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
0° avg high
+2 rain days
Brisbane in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Brisbane in January?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Brisbane in January?+
Average high 85°F, average low 70°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Brisbane?+
Compared to December (avg high 84°F), January is warmer. Compared to February (avg high 84°F), January is warmer.
Does it rain often in Brisbane in January?+
Expect about 20 measurable rain days in January, on average.