Sydney in January

January in Sydney brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 68°F and about 8 rainy days. The sun sets around 8:09 pm. The sea is about 73°F (23°C). It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best.

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What January is good for in Sydney

Each activity rated for January's weather and sea.

January next to December and February

Month	December	January	February
High	78°F (26°C)	81°F (27°C)	80°F (27°C)
Low	65°F (18°C)	68°F (20°C)	68°F (20°C)
Rainy days	8	8	9
Sea	71°F	73°F	74°F
Sunset	8:02 pm	8:09 pm	7:48 pm
Daylight	14 h 23 min	14 h 09 min	13 h 17 min

Averages for Sydney, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th. Sydney water temperature by month.

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Questions

Is January a good time to visit Sydney?

It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best. The most comfortable months overall are April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December.