When is the best time to visit Sydney?

October, April and November score best for comfortable weather in Sydney, balancing daytime temperatures against rainy days across the year.

What is the hottest month in Sydney?

January is typically the warmest month in Sydney, with daytime highs around 27.7°C.

What is the coolest month in Sydney?

July is typically the coolest month in Sydney, with daytime highs around 17.7°C.

What is the rainiest month in Sydney?

February sees the most rain in Sydney, with around 9 rainy days.

What is the driest month in Sydney?

August is usually the driest month in Sydney, with around 5 rainy days.

Which months have the most festivals in Sydney?

January, March and February carry the strongest festival calendar in Sydney. Each month's highlights are listed in the table above.

Best time to visit Sydney

October, April and November score best for Sydney weather:

April23° / 15°CApril cools gently, good for Bondi-Coogee walks and Royal Easter Show trips to Olympic Park.
October24° / 14°COctober is mild and drier, strong for Sculpture by the Sea if dates align with Bondi-Tamarama walks.
November25° / 17°CNovember warms toward summer, with beach days returning and afternoon storms still possible.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Sydney weather by month

Month	High	Low	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Daylight	Sea
January	28°	20°	80	8	14h	22°
February	27°	20°	120	9	13h	23°
March	26°	19°	95	9	12h	22°
AprilBest weather	23°	15°	95	8	11h	22°
May	21°	12°	90	8	10h	21°
June	18°	10°	125	9	10h	19°
July	18°	9°	70	7	10h	18°
August	19°	9°	65	5	11h	19°
September	22°	12°	60	6	12h	19°
OctoberBest weather	24°	14°	55	8	13h	20°
NovemberBest weather	25°	17°	70	9	14h	20°
December	26°	18°	65	8	14h	22°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Sydney month by month

January

Sydney in January: 27.7°C high, 20°C low, 80mm rain over 8 days, 14h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Sydney Festival · Field Day Festival (1) · St. Jerome's Laneway Festival

February

Sydney in February: 27.1°C high, 19.9°C low, 120mm rain over 9 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

St. Jerome's Laneway Festival · Chinese New Year · Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

March

Sydney in March: 25.8°C high, 18.5°C low, 95mm rain over 9 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras · Sydney French Film Festival · Cockatoo Island Festival (25-27 March)

AprilBest weather

Sydney in April: 23.4°C high, 15.2°C low, 95mm rain over 8 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Royal Easter Show · Sydney German Film Festival

May

Sydney in May: 20.6°C high, 12.1°C low, 90mm rain over 8 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Vivid Sydney · Biennale of Sydney

June

Sydney in June: 18.1°C high, 9.8°C low, 125mm rain over 9 days, 9.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Sydney Film Festival

July

Sydney in July: 17.7°C high, 8.6°C low, 70mm rain over 7 days, 10h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Arabic Film Festival · The Rocks Aroma Festival

August

Sydney in August: 19.1°C high, 9.3°C low, 65mm rain over 5 days, 10.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

September

Sydney in September: 21.7°C high, 12°C low, 60mm rain over 6 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Sydney Fringe Festival · Lavazza Italian Film Festival · Sydney Underground Film Festival

OctoberBest weather

Sydney in October: 23.6°C high, 14.4°C low, 55mm rain over 8 days, 12.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Crave Sydney · Musica Viva Festival

NovemberBest weather

Sydney in November: 24.7°C high, 16.5°C low, 70mm rain over 9 days, 13.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Sculpture by the Sea

December

Sydney in December: 26.4°C high, 18.4°C low, 65mm rain over 8 days, 14.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Carols in the Domain · New Year's Eve

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