Weather in Sydney in January
In an average January, Sydney sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 19°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 35°C |
| Average low | 19°C |
| Typical low range | 15°C to 21°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
45°C
2020-01-04
Lowest
19°C
2016-01-05
Low
Highest
30°C
1983-01-08
Lowest
11°C
1997-01-01
Feels-like
Highest
75°C
2017-01-31
Lowest
11°C
1997-01-01
Humidity
Highest
22.7 g/m³
2016-01-21
Lowest
5.7 g/m³
2004-01-08
Wind
Highest
42 km/h
2025-01-17
Lowest
8 km/h
2010-01-20
Gust
Highest
83 km/h
2001-01-15
Lowest
22 km/h
2020-01-19
Precip
Wettest
204 mm
2016
Driest
12 mm
2009
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