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

In January, Brisbane averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.

Brisbane vs Melbourne in January

Melbourne is the better pick in January — 86 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Brisbane is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Brisbane vs Melbourne — January climate, side by side

	Brisbane	Melbourne
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	34°C	28°C
Avg high / low	31° / 22°	28° / 16°
Rainfall	130 mm	66 mm
Rainy days	9	6
Humidity	76%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	34	39

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

Brisbane vs Melbourne in January — FAQ

Is January better in Brisbane or Melbourne?: Melbourne is the better pick in January — 86 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Brisbane is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Brisbane vs Melbourne in January?: In January, Brisbane averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.