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

In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.

Christchurch vs Sydney in January

Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Sydney — January climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Sydney
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	27°C
Avg high / low	23° / 12°	24° / 20°
Rainfall	52 mm	126 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	71%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	23	46

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

Christchurch vs Sydney in January — FAQ

Is January better in Christchurch or Sydney?: Christchurch is the better pick in January — 93 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Sydney in January?: In January, Christchurch averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.