Sydney · AutumnMonth summary
Sydney weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sydney in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.7/10). December scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Sydney in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Sydney is often underrated: 22°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 October, Sydney averages 72°F, 36% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
October vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sydney in October
Is October a good time to visit Sydney?
October is an excellent time to visit Sydney (score 7.7/10). With 72°F, 11.5h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Sydney in October?
With 72°F max and 11.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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