Katoomba vs Melbourne in January

Melbourne is the better pick in January — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Katoomba is warm, soaked, clean air.

Katoomba vs MelbourneJanuary climate, side by side

KatoombaMelbourne
Comfort score79/100 (B)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high26°C28°C
Avg high / low25° / 14°28° / 16°
Rainfall162 mm66 mm
Rainy days176
Humidity77%66%
Air quality (AQI)2839

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

Katoomba vs Melbourne in January — FAQ

Is January better in Katoomba or Melbourne?
Melbourne is the better pick in January — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Katoomba is warm, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Katoomba vs Melbourne in January?
In January, Katoomba averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 162 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm.