Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Sydney in July
This is the coldest month in Sydney: highs average 61°F (16°C) and lows 52°F (11°C), with about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs near 61°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 52°F (11°C).
About 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's July.
Plan around July
July is one of Sydney's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.7 in (44 mm) after 3.4 in (87 mm) in June.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and July – October.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in June to 88/100.
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 52°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sydney in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
BridgeClimb Sydney
Guided climb over the arches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 m above the water.
Why now July scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sydney Opera House
Jørn Utzon's sail-roofed performing arts center, with daily tours and a full program of shows.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Harbourside gardens leading to Mrs Macquarie's Chair and its Opera House view.
Why now Highs near 61°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
6 km clifftop path past ocean pools, Tamarama and Bronte beaches and Waverley Cemetery.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Manly Ferry
30-minute public ferry across the harbour from Circular Quay to Manly's surf beach.
Nearby in July
- Blue Mountains in July~53 mi · highs 49°F, 1.4 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sydney in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Sydney?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
How cold is Sydney in July?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sydney in July?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 35.0 in (888 mm).
What should I pack for Sydney in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 52°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in July
- Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef May – Oct
Planning Sydney in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.