SeasonMapMelbourne vs Sydney 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 Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.
Melbourne vs Sydney — January climate, side by side
| Melbourne | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 86/100 (A) | 82/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 28°C | 27°C |
| Avg high / low | 28° / 16° | 24° / 20° |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 126 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 10 |
| Humidity | 66% | 75% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 39 | 46 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Melbourne vs Sydney in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Melbourne or Sydney?
- Melbourne is the better pick in January — 86 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Sydney in January?
- In January, Melbourne averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 66 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.