Sydney, AustraliaQuick decision
When to visit Sydney?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–77°F in December
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
June (32%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Opera & HarbourYear-round — Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries.
Bondi & BeachesNovember–March — Bondi, Manly and Bronte, surf and ocean pools.
Coastal WalkYear-round — Bondi to Coogee, North Head and Blue Mountains 2h away.
GastronomyYear-round — Chinatown, fish market and multi-ethnic restaurants.
Monthly climate data
Sydney weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 79°F | 43% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 66°F | 79°F | 47% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 64°F | 75°F | 51% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 72°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 66°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 48°F | 63°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 46°F | 63°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 48°F | 64°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 50°F | 68°F | 24% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 72°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 73°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 64°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°F, 37% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 17°F, 27% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°F, 32% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°F, 41% rainy days, 12.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 34% rainy days and 25°F.
June is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 25°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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