What is the weather like in Adelaide vs Melbourne in January?

In January, Adelaide averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.

Adelaide vs Melbourne in January

Adelaide and Melbourne are nearly tied in January — 85 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Adelaide is hot, dry, clean air; Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Adelaide vs Melbourne — January climate, side by side

	Adelaide	Melbourne
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	28°C
Avg high / low	30° / 17°	28° / 16°
Rainfall	26 mm	66 mm
Rainy days	3	6
Humidity	55%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	25	39

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Adelaide vs Melbourne in January — FAQ

Is January better in Adelaide or Melbourne?: Adelaide and Melbourne are nearly tied in January — 85 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Adelaide is hot, dry, clean air; Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Adelaide vs Melbourne in January?: In January, Adelaide averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.