What is the weather like in Canberra vs Sydney in January?

In January, Canberra averages 30°C high / 14°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.

Canberra vs Sydney in January

Canberra and Sydney are nearly tied in January — 85 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Canberra is hot, a little rain, clean air; Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.

Canberra vs Sydney — January climate, side by side

	Canberra	Sydney
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	27°C
Avg high / low	30° / 14°	24° / 20°
Rainfall	58 mm	126 mm
Rainy days	5	10
Humidity	68%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	24	46

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

Canberra vs Sydney in January — FAQ

Is January better in Canberra or Sydney?: Canberra and Sydney are nearly tied in January — 85 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Canberra is hot, a little rain, clean air; Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Canberra vs Sydney in January?: In January, Canberra averages 30°C high / 14°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.