When to go
The Best Time to Visit Sydney
Month-by-month climate data for Sydney, Australia — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
October–April. Their summer — beaches and outdoor everything. January can hit 35°C+. June–August is their winter (mild, 15°C).
Warmest in Sydney: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jun (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Mar (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Sydney climate, month by month
January
26° / 19°C
~15 rain days
Good
February
26° / 19°C
~16 rain days
Good
March
25° / 17°C
~17 rain days
Good
April
22° / 14°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
May
19° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
June
17° / 8°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
July
17° / 8°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
August
19° / 9°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
September
21° / 11°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
October
22° / 13°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
November
23° / 15°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
December
25° / 17°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
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