Sydney Weather in August
Australia · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high18°C (64°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall44 mm (1.7 in)
RatingExcellent 9.1/10
Sydney in August sees daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), dropping to about 12°C (53°F) at night. August is winter in Australia. The month is fairly dry, with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 6 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit Sydney?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Sydney. The weather rates excellent (9.1/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 18°C (64°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (58°F) |
| Rainfall | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Cloud cover | 47% |
| Daylight | 10.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.8 km/h |
| vs July | 1°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Sydney in August
- a warm jacket and layers
Sydney weather in other months
Jan26°C / 21°C92 mmGoodFeb25°C / 21°C129 mmGoodMar24°C / 20°C127 mmGoodApr22°C / 18°C75 mmExcellentMay20°C / 15°C43 mmExcellentJun17°C / 13°C89 mmGoodJul17°C / 12°C48 mmExcellentAug18°C / 12°C44 mmExcellentSep20°C / 14°C45 mmExcellentOct22°C / 16°C62 mmExcellentNov23°C / 17°C94 mmExcellentDec25°C / 19°C74 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit SydneySeptember →
Nearby in August
- Canberra13°C · 46 mm
- Gold Coast22°C · 42 mm
- Melbourne14°C · 65 mm
- Brisbane22°C · 40 mm
- Hobart12°C · 67 mm
- Adelaide16°C · 46 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.