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

In January, Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.

Sydney vs Wellington in January

Wellington is the better pick in January — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.

Sydney vs Wellington — January climate, side by side

	Sydney	Wellington
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	27°C	21°C
Avg high / low	24° / 20°	22° / 15°
Rainfall	126 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	10	9
Humidity	75%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	46	26

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

Sydney vs Wellington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Sydney or Wellington?: Wellington is the better pick in January — 91 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Wellington is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sydney vs Wellington in January?: In January, Sydney averages 24°C high / 20°C low with about 126 mm of rain; Wellington averages 22°C high / 15°C low with about 52 mm.