Sydney weather in January (New South Wales, Australia)

Thinking of visiting Sydney in January? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Sydney is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 26°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 20°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Sydney in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Sydney. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While February, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sydney climate page with graphs.

 

Sydney, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Australia in January

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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