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Randwick Weather in January

Randwick in January

The short of it: Randwick in January averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 19° · rain 113 mm · daylight 14 h 10 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & April

Thirty years of records give Randwick an average January high of 27°, a low of 19° and some 113 mm of rain. Much like December: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 10 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Randwick runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Maroubra, 4 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Randwick, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 28 mm more rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 10 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MaroubraNew South Wales4 km SSW27°19°108 mm
Surry HillsNew South Wales5 km NW27°19°113 mm
MascotNew South Wales5 km WSW28°19°106 mm
SydneyNew South Wales6 km NW27°19°110 mm
Sydney Central Business DistrictNew South Wales7 km NW27°19°110 mm
MosmanNew South Wales8 km N26°19°114 mm
MarrickvilleNew South Wales9 km W28°19°105 mm
EarlwoodNew South Wales11 km W28°19°104 mm
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The Almanac · Randwick Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Much like December: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Randwick by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°19°113 mm16 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
February27°19°148 mm17 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March26°18°141 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°15°105 mm11 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
May21°12°92 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
June18°10°135 mm13 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
July17°8°78 mm12 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
August19°9°76 mm14 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦
September21°11°72 mm15 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October23°14°74 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November24°16°92 mm15 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
December26°18°85 mm15 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Randwick in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Randwick in January?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 113 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Randwick?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Randwick in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 14 h 10 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 54 min in June to 14 h 24 min in December.

Does it snow in Randwick in January?

Hardly — January nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Randwick in January?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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