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Sydney weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sydney in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Sydney in July: 63°F and 9.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Sydney in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
In July, Sydney sees 17°F during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Sydney averages 63°F, 24% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
July vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sydney in July
Is July a good time to visit Sydney?
July is an acceptable time for Sydney (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (8.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Sydney in July?
With 63°F max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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