When to go
The Best Time to Visit Sydney
Month-by-month climate data for Sydney, Australia — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Sydney— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
October–April. Their summer — beaches and outdoor everything. January can hit 35°C+. June–August is their winter (mild, 15°C).
Warmest in Sydney: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jun (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Mar (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Sydney climate, month by month
January
26° / 19°C
~15 rain days
Good
February
26° / 19°C
~16 rain days
Good
March
25° / 17°C
~17 rain days
Good
April
22° / 14°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
May
19° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
June
17° / 8°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
July
17° / 8°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
August
19° / 9°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
September
21° / 11°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
October
22° / 13°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
November
23° / 15°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
December
25° / 17°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
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