Temperatures stay fairly stable month to month across the year.
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4°C | 25.7°C | WARM |
| February | 19.4°C | 25.2°C | WARM |
| March | 18°C | 23.9°C | WARM |
| April | 15°C | 21.7°C | MILD |
| May | 12°C | 18.9°C | MILD |
| June | 9.9°C | 16.5°C | MILD |
| July | 8.8°C | 16.1°C | MILD |
| August | 9.2°C | 17.5°C | MILD |
| September | 11.4°C | 19.9°C | MILD |
| October | 13.6°C | 21.6°C | MILD |
| November | 15.8°C | 22.8°C | WARM |
| December | 17.7°C | 24.6°C | WARM |
January has the warmest typical feels-like highs (27.8°C / 82.1°F), while July is coolest (13.7°C / 56.7°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.4°C | 27.8°C | WARM |
| February | 20.4°C | 27.2°C | WARM |
| March | 18.6°C | 25.1°C | WARM |
| April | 14.5°C | 21.6°C | MILD |
| May | 10.5°C | 17.6°C | MILD |
| June | 7.7°C | 14.6°C | COOL |
| July | 6.2°C | 13.7°C | COOL |
| August | 6.7°C | 15.1°C | MILD |
| September | 9.4°C | 18.5°C | MILD |
| October | 12.3°C | 21.4°C | MILD |
| November | 15.3°C | 23.5°C | WARM |
| December | 18°C | 26.1°C | WARM |
March is wettest at 89.8 mm / 3.54 inches, while July is driest at 41.3 mm / 1.63 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9 mm | 74.4 mm | MODERATE |
| February | 21.9 mm | 88 mm | MODERATE |
| March | 21.9 mm | 89.8 mm | MODERATE |
| April | 21.9 mm | 63.5 mm | MODERATE |
| May | 21.9 mm | 53 mm | LIGHT |
| June | 21.9 mm | 63.6 mm | MODERATE |
| July | 21.9 mm | 41.3 mm | LIGHT |
| August | 21.9 mm | 41.6 mm | LIGHT |
| September | 21.9 mm | 42.9 mm | LIGHT |
| October | 21.9 mm | 56.7 mm | LIGHT |
| November | 21.9 mm | 75.8 mm | MODERATE |
| December | 21.9 mm | 56.2 mm | LIGHT |
December has the strongest peak UV (around index 9.4).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 9.4 | VERY HIGH |
| February | 0 | 9.2 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 8 | VERY HIGH |
| April | 0 | 6.3 | HIGH |
| May | 0 | 4.7 | MODERATE |
| June | 0 | 3.6 | MODERATE |
| July | 0 | 4.1 | MODERATE |
| August | 0 | 5.5 | MODERATE |
| September | 0 | 7.1 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 8.4 | VERY HIGH |
| November | 0 | 9.2 | VERY HIGH |
| December | 0 | 9.4 | VERY HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 9.9h in June to 14.4h in December.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 14.1h | LONG |
| February | 0h | 13.3h | LONG |
| March | 0h | 12.3h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 11.2h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 10.4h | BALANCED |
| June | 0h | 9.9h | SHORT |
| July | 0h | 10.1h | BALANCED |
| August | 0h | 10.9h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 11.9h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 12.9h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 13.9h | LONG |
| December | 0h | 14.4h | LONG |
February is most humid (75.2%), while September is driest (66.3%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.2% | 73.5% | HUMID |
| February | 63.2% | 75.2% | MUGGY |
| March | 63.2% | 75.1% | MUGGY |
| April | 63.2% | 73.9% | HUMID |
| May | 63.2% | 73.1% | HUMID |
| June | 63.2% | 73.7% | HUMID |
| July | 63.2% | 70.3% | HUMID |
| August | 63.2% | 66.8% | HUMID |
| September | 63.2% | 66.3% | HUMID |
| October | 63.2% | 68.4% | HUMID |
| November | 63.2% | 71.5% | HUMID |
| December | 63.2% | 71.6% | HUMID |
January has the strongest typical average wind (12.0 km/h / 7.4 mph), while April is calmest (9.8 km/h / 6.1 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 km/h | 12 km/h | CALM |
| February | 8.9 km/h | 11.4 km/h | CALM |
| March | 8.9 km/h | 10.7 km/h | CALM |
| April | 8.9 km/h | 9.8 km/h | CALM |
| May | 8.9 km/h | 10.1 km/h | CALM |
| June | 8.9 km/h | 10.8 km/h | CALM |
| July | 8.9 km/h | 11 km/h | CALM |
| August | 8.9 km/h | 11.3 km/h | CALM |
| September | 8.9 km/h | 11.6 km/h | CALM |
| October | 8.9 km/h | 11.5 km/h | CALM |
| November | 8.9 km/h | 11.9 km/h | CALM |
| December | 8.9 km/h | 11.8 km/h | CALM |
September is windiest by P95 gust signal (58.7 km/h / 36.5 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 55.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 54.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 51.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 49 km/h | WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 49.3 km/h | WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 51.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 53.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 56.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 58.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 57.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 57.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 57.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
February has the most rain days (~15.3), while July has the fewest (~7.6). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 days | 13.8 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 4.5 days | 15.3 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| March | 4.5 days | 15.3 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| April | 4.5 days | 12.5 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 4.5 days | 9.3 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 4.5 days | 10.6 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 4.5 days | 7.6 days | SOME |
| August | 4.5 days | 8.1 days | SOME |
| September | 4.5 days | 9.1 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 4.5 days | 11.4 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 4.5 days | 13.5 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 4.5 days | 12.8 days | FREQUENT |
February has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~5). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| August | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| September | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| October | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~2 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 2 days | ELEVATED |
| February | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 9.9 hours in June (winter) to 14.4 hours in December (summer), which is a difference of 4.5 hours.
Southern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jul 2 risk days | Aug 2 risk days | Sep 2 risk days | Jan 3 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days | May 0 risk days | Jun 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Apr 49 km/h | May 49 km/h | Jun 52 km/h | Mar 52 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Dec 88 / 100 | Mar 84 / 100 | Jan 76 / 100 | Apr 76 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Jul 91 / 100 | Aug 85 / 100 | Apr 85 / 100 | May 84 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Sydney depend on your preferences. For warm weather, January is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, July, August, September tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
January is typically the warmest month in Sydney, with average high temperatures reaching around 26°C (79°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
July is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 9°C (48°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
March typically sees the most rainfall in Sydney, averaging around 90mm (3.5 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
July is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 41mm (1.6 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Sydney range from average lows of 14°C (58°F) to highs of 21°C (70°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Sydney. UV levels can reach 9 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.