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Sydney in November
Sydney edges warmer than October, with highs of 73°F (23°C), lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What November feels like
Warm afternoons near 73°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 62°F (17°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and July – October).
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in October to 82/100.
- Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sydney in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bennelong
Restaurant inside the Sydney Opera House's smallest sail, serving Australian produce under the vaulted concrete ribs.
BridgeClimb Sydney
Guided climb over the arches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 m above the water.
Why now November scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
bills Surry Hills
Bill Granger's cafe known for ricotta hotcakes and scrambled eggs.
Sydney Opera House
Jørn Utzon's sail-roofed performing arts center, with daily tours and a full program of shows.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Free gallery with Australian and First Nations art, plus the Sydney Modern building.
Nearby in November
- Blue Mountains in November~53 mi · highs 72°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Sydney?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 94 in April & May and July – October. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Sydney in November?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sydney in November?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 35.0 in (888 mm).
What should I pack for Sydney in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Sydney in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.