Verdict: Excellent month
Sydney Weather in July
July is mild-to-cool in Sydney, topping out near 17°C (63°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, July is one of the best months of the year to be in Sydney.
Average high
17°C / 63°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
103 mm
What to pack for Sydney in July
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
July against the rest of the year
Warmest in Sydney: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jun (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Mar (~17 rain days)
26°
19°
Jan
26°
19°
Feb
25°
17°
Mar
22°
14°
Apr
19°
11°
May
17°
8°
Jun
17°
8°
Jul
19°
9°
Aug
21°
11°
Sep
22°
13°
Oct
23°
15°
Nov
25°
17°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)