Best time to visit Sydney

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When is the best time to visit Sydney?

The best time to visit Sydney is October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Sydney26
    Jan
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Sydney26
    Feb
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Sydney25
    Mar
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Sydney23
    Apr
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Sydney20
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Sydney18
    Jun
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Sydney17
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Sydney18
    Aug
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Sydney20
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Sydney22
    Oct
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Sydney24
    Nov
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Sydney26
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Sydney?

The hottest time of year in Sydney is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Sydney?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Sydney with 153mm on average. There are normally 13 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sydney?

The sunniest time of year in Sydney is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 67% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Sydney?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sydney in February when the water temperature reaches 23°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for New South Wales (Sydney) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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