What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Perth in January?

In January, Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Perth averages 32°C high / 18°C low with about 23 mm.

Melbourne vs Perth in January

Melbourne is the better pick in January — 86 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Perth is hot, dry, clean air.

Melbourne vs Perth — January climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Melbourne	🇦🇺 Perth
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	28°C	31°C
Avg high / low	28° / 16°	32° / 18°
Rainfall	66 mm	23 mm
Rainy days	6	2
Humidity	66%	50%
Air quality (AQI)	39	26

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

Month by month

Melbourne 🇦🇺 Australiawarm, a little rain, clean air · best March86
Perth 🇦🇺 Australiahot, dry, clean air · best October82

Melbourne vs Perth in January — FAQ

Is January better in Melbourne or Perth?: Melbourne is the better pick in January — 86 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Perth is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Perth in January?: In January, Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Perth averages 32°C high / 18°C low with about 23 mm.