Best Time to Visit Sydney
Australia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Sydney are September, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Sydney sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in June (around 18°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1148mm — June is typically the wettest month (~143mm) and September the driest (~63mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from February to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 20°C | 91mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 28° / 20°C | 132mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 26° / 18°C | 118mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 24° / 15°C | 114mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 22° / 12°C | 101mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 18° / 10°C | 143mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 18° / 9°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 20° / 10°C | 75mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 22° / 12°C | 63mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 24° / 15°C | 68mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 25° / 17°C | 91mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 27° / 18°C | 73mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Sydney?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Sydney are September, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Sydney?
- February is typically the hottest month in Sydney, with average daytime highs around 28°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Sydney?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 143mm of precipitation.