When is the best time to go to Sydney?

When is the best time to go to Sydney? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Sydney are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are January, February, April, June, October, November and December
  • August is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Sydney

For full information about the climate and weather in Sydney a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 25°F/32°F
5.2in
February 23°F/31°F
5.5in
March 27°F/34°F
4.4in
April 34°F/43°F
5.2in
May 41°F/52°F
4.3in
June 50°F/61°F
5.2in
July 59°F/72°F
3.8in
August 61°F/74°F
4.2in
September 58°F/67°F
4.1in
October 49°F/56°F
5.4in
November 41°F/47°F
5.2in
December 32°F/38°F
5.9in


Weather and climate in Sydney

Sydney enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sydney is 50°F (ranging from 31°F in february to 74°F in august). Annual rainfall is 58.1in, with a minimum of 3.8in in july and a maximum of 5.9in in december.
  • Between january and april the climate is very unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 40°F and it rains about 21% of the time in april.
  • In may the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 52°F and you can expect to have 4.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In june the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 58°F.
  • From july to september the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 65°F in average and it rains about 17% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 56°F and it rains about 21% of the time in october.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 38°F and you can expect to have 5.9in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sydney

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sydney: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sydney

Find out when Sydney has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sydney

  • Very low season in Sydney
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
  • Low season in Sydney
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: October.
  • High season in Sydney
    The number of visitors to Sydney is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Sydney
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sydney is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Sydney month by month



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