January in Rockhampton is the rainiest, the windiest, the cloudiest, and the hottest month of the year. In January, the weather in Rockhampton is typically hot. Average daily high temperature in January is about 31 degrees above zero. On average, Rockhampton has 13 rainy, 10 sunny, 6 partly cloudy, and 2 cloudy days in January. The rains are usually heavy. January as well as February, March, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Rockhampton.