Russell Island Weather Forecast
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Today 13 Jan North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Cairns Coastal Waters
Cape Tribulation to Cardwell- Wind
- North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- 1st Swell
- Northerly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Russell Island Temperature Statistics View More
January Temperature
South Johnstone (43km)
Lowest 2 January, 2026
22.7 °CAverage January
25.7 °CHighest 11 January, 2026
32.7 °C
Climate (2021–Present)
South Johnstone (43km)
Average Low 2021–2026
20.6 °CAverage 2021–2026
23.9 °CAverage High 2021–2026
28.7 °C