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Best time to visit · New South Wales, Australia
April & May and July – October are the best time to visit Sydney on the climate data: September scores 94/100, with highs around 67°F (19°C) and 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain. June and November – January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are February & March, mainly because of cloud cover.
Highs run from 61°F to 78°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 35.0 in (888 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 78°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 75°F24°C | 71°F22°C | 67°F19°C | 62°F17°C | 61°F16°C | 63°F17°C | 67°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 73°F23°C | 75°F24°C |
| Avg low | 68°F20°C | 69°F20°C | 67°F19°C | 63°F17°C | 58°F15°C | 55°F13°C | 52°F11°C | 53°F12°C | 56°F13°C | 59°F15°C | 62°F17°C | 65°F18°C |
| Rain | 3.3 in83 mm | 5.3 in134 mm | 4.1 in104 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 2.1 in54 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 1.7 in44 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 1.7 in43 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 2.8 in72 mm |
| Humidity | 75% | 77% | 75% | 73% | 71% | 74% | 72% | 69% | 68% | 70% | 73% | 73% |
| Cloud | 59% | 61% | 59% | 54% | 52% | 58% | 49% | 46% | 47% | 55% | 61% | 60% |
| Comfort | 81 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 91 | 82 | 88 | 91 | 94 | 89 | 82 | 84 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 32 m (105 ft), close to Sydney's own ~64 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Sydney is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons run opposite to North America and Europe.
Peak warmth: highs of 75–78°F (24–25°C). It's the wettest season, with about 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. January & February feel humid, with humidity near 75%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (February), averaging 79/100.
Temperatures slide from 75°F highs in March to 67°F by May. About 9.1 in (231 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. March feels humid, with humidity near 75%. April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).
The cold peaks here: highs of 61–63°F (16–17°C), and nights reach 52°F (11°C). It's the driest season, with only about 7.0 in (178 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. Comfort peaks here: July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 87/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 67°F highs in September to 73°F by November. About 7.5 in (190 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (13°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 88/100).
By comfort score: 11 Great and 1 Good. Great months: March – January. Tap a month for its own guide.
April & May and July – October are the best time to visit Sydney on the climate data: September scores 94/100, with highs around 67°F (19°C) and 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain. June and November – January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are February & March, mainly because of cloud cover.
February is the wettest month, averaging about 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain. September is the driest, with about 1.7 in (43 mm). The yearly total is around 35.0 in (888 mm).
July is the coldest, with average lows of 52°F (11°C) and highs of 61°F (16°C). The warmest is January, with average highs of 78°F (25°C).
Yes: in January & February humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 78°F (25°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is January – March, with about 12.6 in (321 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is July – September, with about 5.3 in (134 mm).
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