Sydney Weather in October
Australia · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (71°F)
Avg low16°C (60°F)
Rainfall62 mm (2.4 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
Sydney in October sees daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), dropping to about 16°C (60°F) at night. October is spring in Australia. The month is moderately rainy, with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 12.9 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Sydney?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Sydney. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (71°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Cloud cover | 55% |
| Daylight | 12.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.2 km/h |
| vs September | 2°C warmer than September, with 17 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Sydney in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
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
← SeptemberBest time to visit SydneyNovember →
Nearby in October
- Canberra20°C · 63 mm
- Gold Coast27°C · 84 mm
- Melbourne19°C · 72 mm
- Brisbane26°C · 81 mm
- Hobart15°C · 73 mm
- Adelaide22°C · 24 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.