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Australia · Ships call at Sydney, Australia
Warm and mostly dry
Sydney in January offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 73°F and comfortable lows near 70°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 2 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Warm and mostly dry.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Sydney, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during January, with the date each one leaves port.
Weltreise 2026
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 18, 2026
Von Hamburg nach Mauritius
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 18, 2026
World Cruise from Civitavecchia | Rome
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 24, 2026
World Cruise from Civitavecchia | Rome
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 24, 2026
World Cruise from Civitavecchia | Rome
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 24, 2026
World Cruise from Savona
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 25, 2026
Ships leave from the Overseas Passenger Terminal in The Rocks, next to Circular Quay, or from the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle, farther west. The airport is about 30 minutes away by car. The seasons are reversed here, so the cruise summer runs from December to February.
The average high temperature in Sydney during January is 73°F, with a low of 70°F.
Sydney typically sees 2 days of rain in January. Warm and mostly dry.
For a January cruise to Sydney, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.