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
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.7 | 19.4 | 68 | 11.2 |
| Feb | 25 | 19.4 | 87 | 10.5 |
| Mar | 23.7 | 18 | 70 | 10.1 |
| Apr | 21.5 | 15.1 | 54 | 9.6 |
| May | 18.8 | 12.1 | 46 | 8.8 |
| Jun | 16.4 | 10.1 | 65 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 15.9 | 8.8 | 36 | 9 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 9.2 | 37 | 9.4 |
| Sep | 19.5 | 11.3 | 40 | 10.5 |
| Oct | 21.4 | 13.6 | 51 | 10.8 |
| Nov | 22.6 | 15.6 | 70 | 10.9 |
| Dec | 24.3 | 17.6 | 56 | 11.5 |
Average high temperature
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.
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