When to go · Sydney, Australia
Best Time to Visit Sydney
The sweet spot for Sydney is September, April and December. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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September, April, December
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, October, January
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
March, July
Wettest is March (211mm)
Sydney weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 97mm | warm, some rain |
| Feb | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 147mm | warm, wet |
| Mar | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64°F | 211mm | warm, very wet |
| AprBEST | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 76mm | mild, some rain |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 73mm | mild, some rain |
| Jun | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 48mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Jul | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 99mm | mild, some rain |
| Aug | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 63mm | mild, some rain |
| SepBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 57mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Oct | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 92mm | warm, some rain |
| Nov | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 84mm | warm, some rain |
| DecBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 17°C / 63°F | 76mm | warm, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Sydney plans around the seasons for you.