Cancun vs Sydney

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Sydney edges ahead as the better destination in January. Sydney offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Cancun sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Cancun sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Sydney is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Sydney is the stronger choice in January. Sydney receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cancun reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Sydney averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Cancun is in the Northern Hemisphere while Sydney is in the Southern Hemisphere. This means they experience opposite seasons, which explains any large temperature difference.

Cancun receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Sydney sees 68 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Sydney the drier option by 2 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Cancun averages 78% while Sydney sits at 70%. Cancun will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.