Sydney in August

August in Sydney, Australia brings mild days — highs close to 18°C / 64°F and nights near 9°C / 49°F with cool nights. Rainfall totals roughly 41.6 mm (1.64 in) over 8 rainy days. It's one of the driest months.

Highlights

• UV levels are high — Regular sun protection is recommended.
• Daylight averages about 10.9 hours. Sunrise is typically around 07:32 and sunset near 18:25.
• Skies trend toward plenty of sunshine.
• Expect a touch of humidity.
• Winds are typically fresh, averaging around 41 km/h (25.5 mph) with gusts up to about 112 km/h (69.6 mph).
• Snowfall is unlikely.

Trip tips

• Moderate UV — sunscreen is worthwhile for midday hours.
• Gusty days are possible — a windproof layer helps on exposed coastlines.
• One of the driest months — good weather reliability for outdoors.