Best Time to Visit Sydney

Best time: Sep, Oct, Dec, Apr. Jan is warmest (25.7°C high); Feb is rainiest (87 mm).

Sydney weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan25.719.46811.2
Feb2519.48710.5
Mar23.7187010.1
Apr21.515.1549.6
May18.812.1468.8
Jun16.410.1658.4
Jul15.98.8369
Aug17.29.2379.4
Sep19.511.34010.5
Oct21.413.65110.8
Nov22.615.67010.9
Dec24.317.65611.5

Average high temperature

Jan 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 24°
Apr 22°
May 19°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 17°
Sep 20°
Oct 21°
Nov 23°
Dec 24°

Best months by activity

Overall: SepOctDecApr

Beaches: DecJanMarOct

Hiking: SepAugJulOct

Sightseeing: SepOctDecAug

Sydney quick facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Currency
Dollar (AUD)
Language
English
Plug / voltage
I · 230 V
Dialing code
+61

What to pack

Mild year-round — pack layers and a light jacket.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sydney?

Sep, Oct, Dec, Apr.

What is the rainiest month?

Feb, about 87 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jan, with average highs of 25.7°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.