Best Time to Visit Sydney
Australia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, April to May and August to October is the best time to visit Sydney. January is the hottest month, with average highs of 26°C (78°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 12°C (53°F). Rain is heaviest in February, at about 129 mm (5.1 in), and lightest in May, at 43 mm (1.7 in).
Sydney weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C 78°F | 21°C 69°F | 92 mm | 13 | 76% | 6.3 | Good 7.5 |
| February | 25°C 77°F | 21°C 69°F | 129 mm | 13 | 76% | 5.8 | Good 6.5 |
| March | 24°C 76°F | 20°C 68°F | 127 mm | 14 | 75% | 5.4 | Good 6.5 |
| April | 22°C 72°F | 18°C 64°F | 75 mm | 10 | 73% | 5.7 | Excellent 9.2 |
| May | 20°C 67°F | 15°C 59°F | 43 mm | 8 | 71% | 5.5 | Excellent 9.9 |
| June | 17°C 63°F | 13°C 55°F | 89 mm | 11 | 75% | 4.5 | Good 7.7 |
| July | 17°C 62°F | 12°C 53°F | 48 mm | 7 | 72% | 5.6 | Excellent 8.8 |
| August | 18°C 64°F | 12°C 53°F | 44 mm | 6 | 70% | 6.2 | Excellent 9.1 |
| September | 20°C 67°F | 14°C 57°F | 45 mm | 7 | 68% | 6.9 | Excellent 9.9 |
| October | 22°C 71°F | 16°C 60°F | 62 mm | 9 | 70% | 6.4 | Excellent 9.8 |
| November | 23°C 73°F | 17°C 63°F | 94 mm | 12 | 74% | 5.8 | Excellent 8.4 |
| December | 25°C 76°F | 19°C 66°F | 74 mm | 11 | 74% | 6.6 | Excellent 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The best time to visit Sydney is April to May and August to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Sydney?
January is the hottest month in Sydney, with an average high of 26°C (78°F).
What is the coldest month in Sydney?
July is the coldest month in Sydney, with an average low of 12°C (53°F).
What is the rainiest month in Sydney?
February is the wettest month, with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain. May is the driest, with 43 mm (1.7 in).
Nearby destinations
- Canberra247 km · best April and October
- Gold Coast686 km · best May and July to September
- Melbourne713 km · best December to April
- Brisbane733 km · best July to September
- Hobart1057 km · best January to March
- Adelaide1162 km · best February to April and September to December
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