Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in January
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
124mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Weather map
Compare Sydney, New South Wales, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January26°C average high
January is one of Sydney's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January124mm average rain
January is wetter than Sydney's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJuly, September to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.1 hours average sun
January is brighter than Sydney's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January23°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January67 weather score
January is one of Sydney's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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