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.

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 Melbourne — January climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Canberra	🇦🇺 Melbourne
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	28°C
Avg high / low	30° / 14°	28° / 16°
Rainfall	58 mm	66 mm
Rainy days	5	6
Humidity	68%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	24	39

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

Month by month

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.