Best Time to Visit Sydney
Best time: Dec, Oct, Nov, Sep.
Feb is warmest (26.5°C high); Mar is rainiest (146 mm).
Sydney weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.2 | 18.5 | 132 | 10.7 |
| Feb | 26.5 | 18.8 | 128 | 9.3 |
| Mar | 25.3 | 17.2 | 146 | 7.9 |
| Apr | 23 | 14.4 | 122 | 6 |
| May | 20.2 | 11.8 | 101 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 17.5 | 8.9 | 113 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 16.8 | 7.8 | 66 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 18 | 8.4 | 81 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 20.3 | 10.5 | 70 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 22.4 | 13.2 | 81 | 9.2 |
| Nov | 23.5 | 15.1 | 93 | 10.4 |
| Dec | 25.8 | 17.5 | 79 | 11.1 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: DecOctNovSep
Beaches: DecJanFebNov
Hiking: SepOctDecJul
Sightseeing: DecSepOctNov
Sydney quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Nov): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
Dec, Oct, Nov, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
Mar, about 146 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Feb, with average highs of 26.5°C.
Where to stay
Book Sydney hotels · Sydney tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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