Australia in January
The busiest month in the south, with the tropical north under monsoon.
Is January a good time to visit Australia?
January is one of the busiest months in Australia, averaging 88/100. If your dates can move, August is far quieter.
What closes and what fills up in January
- Peak summer holidays
- Sydney Festival
- Australia Day (26 January)
How January compares across the year
Book things to do
Australia: tours and tickets in Sydney, from our booking partner.
Civitatis Travel Insurance
from€10
Free Walking Tour in Sydney
Free cancellationBlue Mountains, Scenic World + Sydney Zoo
from€134
Free cancellationSydney Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
from€36
Free cancellationSydney Guided Tour
from€94
Free cancellationSydney Harbor Boat Cruise
from€24
Affiliate links: if you book through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never changes a crowd score or the order of our recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Australia?
January is one of the busiest months in Australia, averaging 88/100. If your dates can move, August is far quieter.
How busy is Australia in January?
Averaged across the destinations we track, Australia sits near 88/100 in January. The calmest of them is Sydney.
What is the weather like in Australia in January?
Expect average highs near 26°C and lows near 19°C, with roughly 12 wet days — though Australia varies by region.