Weather in Sydney in January

Sydney, Canada averages a high of -0.2°C (31.6°F) and low of -6.5°C (20.3°F) in January, with 13 rain days and 4.1 hours of daily sunshine. Travel score: 29.8/100 (Poor). The best time to visit Sydney is August.

High
0°C32°F
Low
-6°C20°F
🌧️
13
rain days
☀️
4.1
hrs/day sunshine
💧
77%
humidity
30— Poor

January in Sydney is freezing and occasionally wet — challenging weather conditions.

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What are the average temperatures in Sydney?

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How much does it rain in Sydney in January?

Sydney receives an average of 123.7mm of rainfall across 13 rainy days in January. The annual total is 1297.9mm.

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What should I pack for Sydney in January?

Essentials

👟
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for exploring the city
🧥
Heavy winter coat
Cold weather with highs around 0°C
🩳
Thermal base layers
Stay warm in freezing temperatures
🧤
Warm gloves
Cold nights around -6°C
🧣
Warm scarf
Protect against cold winds

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Toronto

January

-1°
38
Poor

Montréal

January

-6°
37
Poor

Calgary

January

-3°
49
Mixed

Ottawa

January

-5°
37
Poor

Edmonton

January

-8°
41
Mixed

What is the weather like in other months in Sydney?

February
-1°
11 rain days
35
March
2°
11 rain days
41
April
6°
12 rain days
49
May
12°
11 rain days
60
June
17°
11 rain days
70
July
22°
11 rain days
76
August
22°
11 rain days
78
September
19°
10 rain days
71
October
13°
11 rain days
57
November
8°
12 rain days
43
December
3°
13 rain days
33

Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31