Best Time to Visit
🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia · Oceania
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
26°
19°
Good
Feb
25°
19°
Good
Mar
24°
18°
Good
Apr
21°
15°
Great
May
19°
12°
Great
Jun
16°
10°
Great
Jul
16°
9°
Great
Aug
17°
9°
Great
Sep
19°
11°
Great
Oct
21°
14°
Great
Nov
23°
16°
Good
Dec
24°
18°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 19°C | 9 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| February | 25°C | 19°C | 10 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| March | 24°C | 18°C | 10 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 21°C | 15°C | 8 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 12°C | 7 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 16°C | 10°C | 8 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 6 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 5 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 6 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 8 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 23°C | 16°C | 9 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| December | 24°C | 18°C | 9 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 21°C high, 14°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 15°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 16°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
The least favorable time to visit Sydney is January and February. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
January
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
March
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Sydney during the best travel months (August, April, May), when temperatures range from 12°C to 19°C:
Sydney has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is January with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is July at just 16°C. Annual rainfall averages 679mm across approximately 95 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Low °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Rain Days | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain mm | 68 | 88 | 69 | 53 | 46 | 65 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 51 | 70 | 55 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
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