Australia · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Sydney is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 91mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
February in Sydney is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 132mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Sydney is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 118mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Sydney is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 114mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Sydney is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 101mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Sydney is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 143mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Sydney is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
August in Sydney is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 75mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Sydney is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Sydney is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Sydney is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 91mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Sydney is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 73mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses