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urbanMelbourne
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mountainQueenstown
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mixedBrisbane
Australia
Climate in January
| Stat | Sydney | Melbourne | Queenstown | Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg High | 80°F | 79°F | 70°F | 83°F | 85°F |
| Avg Low | 67°F | 60°F | 54°F | 80°F | 70°F |
| Rain Days | 13d | 8d | 12d | 17d | 16d |
| Sunshine | 10.3h | 10.7h | 10.8h | 10.3h | 10.9h |
| Humidity | 77% | 66% | 69% | 79% | 76% |
| Water Temp | 73°F | — | — | 82°F | 81°F |
Key Differences
Melbourne has the fewest rain days (8) in January
Brisbane is 15°F warmer than Queenstown in January
Melbourne is the least humid at 66%
Great Barrier Reef has the warmest sea water at 82°F
Year-Round Climate
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