Weather in Sydney in January
In an average January, Sydney sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 20°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 20°C |
| Typical low range | 18°C to 22°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
38°C
2001-01-15
Lowest
19°C
1990-01-16
Low
Highest
24°C
1983-01-09
Lowest
16°C
1990-01-17
Feels-like
Highest
63°C
2025-01-28
Lowest
16°C
2012-01-12
Humidity
Highest
22.4 g/m³
2019-01-27
Lowest
8.3 g/m³
2021-01-16
Wind
Highest
58 km/h
2016-01-14
Lowest
10 km/h
2015-01-02
Precip
Wettest
235 mm
2016
Driest
13 mm
1985
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