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

In January, Perth averages 32°C high / 18°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.

Perth vs Sydney in January

Perth and Sydney are nearly tied in January — 82 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perth is hot, dry, clean air; Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.

Perth vs Sydney — January climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Perth	🇦🇺 Sydney
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	31°C	27°C
Avg high / low	32° / 18°	24° / 20°
Rainfall	23 mm	126 mm
Rainy days	2	10
Humidity	50%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	26	46

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

Month by month

Perth 🇦🇺 Australiahot, dry, clean air · best October82
Sydney 🇦🇺 Australiawarm, rainy, clean air · best September82

Perth vs Sydney in January — FAQ

Is January better in Perth or Sydney?: Perth and Sydney are nearly tied in January — 82 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perth is hot, dry, clean air; Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Perth vs Sydney in January?: In January, Perth averages 32°C high / 18°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.