When is the best time to go to Sydney
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sydney, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Sydney
Sydney weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sydney are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 151mm | 3.2hrs | 10.2hrs |
Cold and wet weather often prevails in Sydney during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sydney for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Sydney and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sydney with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 118mm | 4.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Sydney is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sydney for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Sydney and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sydney with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 127mm | 4.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Sydney is characteristically cold and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sydney for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Sydney and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sydney with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 130mm | 5.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
Sydney's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sydney for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Sydney and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sydney with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 102mm | 6.8hrs | 16.1hrs |
May is a damp month in Sydney and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sydney.
May is in the spring in Sydney and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sydney with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 105mm | 8hrs | 10.2hrs |
The climate in Sydney during June can be summarized as mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Sydney.
June is in the summer in Sydney and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sydney with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 89mm | 8.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Sydney is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sydney, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Sydney and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sydney with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 106mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Sydney is characteristically mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sydney, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Sydney and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sydney with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 109mm | 5.9hrs | 14.6hrs |
Sydney's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sydney.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sydney and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sydney with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 144mm | 4.6hrs | 16.1hrs |
October is a wet month in Sydney and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sydney.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sydney and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sydney with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 161mm | 2.9hrs | 10.2hrs |
November in Sydney is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sydney for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sydney and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sydney with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 170mm | 2.4hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Sydney is generally wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sydney for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Sydney and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sydney with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sydney weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 22°C 71.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 89mm 3.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | -2.1°C 28.2°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 170mm 6.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
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