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The weather in Sydney in January is very cold with temperatures between -6°C and -1°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Sydney. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Let it snow! You can expect Sydney to be covered in white during the month of January. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Sydney in January 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Sydney in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Sydney before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / -6° | 9 | 4 | 20 | 135 mm | Awful | Sydney in January |
| February | -2° / -7° | 8 | 3 | 18 | 139 mm | Awful | Sydney in February |
| March | 1° / -5° | 11 | 6 | 15 | 113 mm | Awful | Sydney in March |
| April | 5° / 0° | 12 | 11 | 7 | 136 mm | Awful | Sydney in April |
| May | 11° / 4° | 8 | 23 | 1 | 103 mm | Bad | Sydney in May |
| June | 16° / 9° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 137 mm | Ok | Sydney in June |
| July | 21° / 14° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 94 mm | Good | Sydney in July |
| August | 23° / 15° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 107 mm | Perfect | Sydney in August |
| September | 19° / 12° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 103 mm | Good | Sydney in September |
| October | 13° / 7° | 7 | 23 | 1 | 137 mm | Bad | Sydney in October |
| November | 7° / 3° | 11 | 12 | 7 | 131 mm | Awful | Sydney in November |
| December | 2° / -2° | 10 | 6 | 16 | 146 mm | Awful | Sydney in December |