Canberra vs Melbourne in January

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

Canberra vs MelbourneJanuary climate, side by side

CanberraMelbourne
Comfort score85/100 (A)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high30°C28°C
Avg high / low30° / 14°28° / 16°
Rainfall58 mm66 mm
Rainy days56
Humidity68%66%
Air quality (AQI)2439

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

Canberra vs Melbourne in January — FAQ

Is January better in Canberra or Melbourne?
Canberra and Melbourne are nearly tied in January — 85 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Canberra is hot, a little rain, clean air; Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Canberra vs Melbourne in January?
In January, Canberra averages 30°C high / 14°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.