Sydney: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Sydney. Best time to visit: September, October, November, March, April. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Sydney has a warm climate with average yearly highs of 21°C, lows of 13°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Sydney is during September, October, November, March, April, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 20°C | 14 | Wet |
| February | 25°C | 19°C | 16 | Wet |
| March | 23°C | 16°C | 21 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 22°C | 13°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 18°C | 10°C | 9 | Good |
| June | 17°C | 8°C | 11 | Good |
| July | 16°C | 8°C | 11 | Good |
| August | 17°C | 7°C | 6 | Good |
| September | 20°C | 11°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 24°C | 15°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| December | 24°C | 17°C | 18 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 17°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 22°C
Low: 13°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 25°C
Low: 19°C
Rainy days: 16 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 21°C
Low: 13°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 27°C | 20°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 25°C | 19°C | 16 | Wet | View Details → |
| March (best) | 23°C | 16°C | 21 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April (best) | 22°C | 13°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May | 18°C | 10°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| June | 17°C | 8°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| July | 16°C | 8°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 17°C | 7°C | 6 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 20°C | 11°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 22°C | 13°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 24°C | 15°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| December | 24°C | 17°C | 18 | Wet | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Sydney have?
Sydney has a Warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 21°C (highs) and 13°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The best time to visit Sydney is during September, October, November, March, April, when temperatures average around 23°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Sydney?
The hottest month in Sydney is January with average highs of 27°C, while the coldest is August with average lows of 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Sydney?
Sydney sees the most rain in March (21 rainy days), while August is the driest month (6 rainy days).
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