Best time to visit Sydney

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Feb
77
Mar
73
Apr
68
May
64
Jun
63
Jul
64
Aug
68
Sep
72
Oct
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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 79°F 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 6.0 inches 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 73°F.