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

In January, Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.

Reykjavík vs Sydney in January

Sydney is the better pick in January — 82 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Reykjavík vs Sydney — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇸 Reykjavík	🇦🇺 Sydney
Comfort score	31/100 (F)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	-2°C	27°C
Avg high / low	3° / -2°	24° / 20°
Rainfall	127 mm	126 mm
Rainy days	18	10
Humidity	82%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	39	46

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

Month by month

Reykjavík 🇮🇸 Icelandfreezing, rainy, clean air · best July31
Sydney 🇦🇺 Australiawarm, rainy, clean air · best September82

Reykjavík vs Sydney in January — FAQ

Is January better in Reykjavík or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in January — 82 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reykjavík vs Sydney in January?: In January, Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm.