Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Sydney
Australia · Oceania
Warm, humid days average highs in the low 80s, with milder nights in the upper 60s. The earlier part of January typically feels less stifling. The sea is warm in the mid-70s.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 67°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
76°F
Warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, more than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
53%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 70°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
76°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Rain22%
Cloud59%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Midday79°F
Rain23%
Cloud60%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain18%
Cloud58%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening76°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 67 | 3.0 | 10 | 11.3 | 74 | 76 |
| Feb | 80 | 67 | 3.5 | 11 | 10.6 | 76 | 77 |
| Mar | 77 | 65 | 3.3 | 12 | 10.2 | 77 | 76 |
| Apr | 73 | 59 | 2.5 | 9 | 9.6 | 77 | 74 |
| May | 68 | 53 | 2.1 | 8 | 8.9 | 76 | 71 |
| Jun | 63 | 49 | 2.4 | 8 | 8.4 | 77 | 68 |
| Jul | 63 | 47 | 1.7 | 6 | 9.0 | 73 | 66 |
| Aug | 65 | 48 | 1.9 | 6 | 9.5 | 69 | 65 |
| Sep | 69 | 52 | 1.6 | 6 | 10.5 | 68 | 66 |
| Oct | 73 | 57 | 2.2 | 8 | 10.9 | 69 | 68 |
| Nov | 75 | 61 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.0 | 72 | 70 |
| Dec | 78 | 65 | 2.1 | 9 | 11.6 | 72 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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