When to visit
Sydney?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Sydney
New South Wales · Australia

The best weather in Sydney is from May, September, October, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, September.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
65

Good climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
9–17°C
Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
7–15°C
Dry
Precipitation
77mm
Moderate rain · 11 days
Sunshine
8.2h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
76%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
61
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun61JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score777671788365667686807980
ClimateHumidHumidRainyHumidMildMildMildMildMildMildHumidPleasant
Temperature20–27°C19–26°C18–25°C15–22°C11–19°C9–17°C8–17°C9–18°C11–21°C13–22°C16–24°C18–26°C
Feels like21–29°C20–28°C19–26°C14–23°C9–18°C7–15°C5–15°C6–16°C8–19°C12–22°C15–24°C18–28°C
Precipitation99mm
14 days
106mm
15 days
151mm
17 days
96mm
12 days
62mm
9 days
77mm
11 days
65mm
8 days
49mm
7 days
49mm
8 days
75mm
11 days
82mm
11 days
66mm
11 days
Sunshine10.9h
☀︎ 77%
10.6h
☀︎ 79%
9.5h
☀︎ 78%
9.4h
☀︎ 84%
8.7h
☀︎ 84%
8.2h
☀︎ 83%
8.9h
☀︎ 87%
9.2h
☀︎ 84%
10.4h
☀︎ 87%
10.3h
☀︎ 80%
11.0h
☀︎ 79%
11.6h
☀︎ 81%
WindE · 22 km/hE · 22 km/hSE · 21 km/hSW · 18 km/hW · 18 km/hW · 18 km/hW · 19 km/hW · 20 km/hNW · 22 km/hNE · 22 km/hE · 22 km/hE · 22 km/h
Humidity (%)77%76%77%77%74%76%71%68%67%71%72%73%
Day length14.1h13.3h12.3h11.2h10.4h9.9h10.1h10.9h11.9h12.9h13.9h14.4h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sydney New Year's Eve
Vivid Sydney
Royal Easter Show
Sydney Festival
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Australia Day
Sculpture by the Sea
Events & Festivals
  • Sydney New Year's EveholidaySignature event
    December· 500k+ visitors

    Sydney is world-renowned for its spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Expect wa…

  • Vivid SydneyfestivalSignature event
    May, June· 500k+ visitors

    Vivid Sydney transforms the city into a canvas of light, music, and ideas, drawing millions of visitors. Held in late au…

  • Royal Easter Showcultural
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Australia's largest annual event, combining agricultural displays, carnival rides, and entertainment. Held around Easter…

  • Sydney Festivalcultural
    January· 50k+ visitors

    A major arts and culture festival featuring diverse performances and events across the city. Held in the height of summe…

  • Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Grascultural
    February, March· 50k+ visitors

    This vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture culminates in a spectacular parade through the city streets. Held in late s…

  • Sydney to Hobart Yacht Racesports
    December· 50k+ visitors

    This iconic offshore yacht race starts on Boxing Day (December 26th) from Sydney Harbour. Spectators gather along the fo…

  • Australia Dayholiday
    January· 50k+ visitors

    Australia Day, on January 26th, is a national public holiday celebrated with events like ferry races and concerts on Syd…

  • Sculpture by the Seacultural
    October, November· 50k+ visitors

    An annual outdoor exhibition transforming the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk into a sculpture park. Held in spring (Octo…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Sydney?

The best weather in Sydney is from September, May, October, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are September, May, April (9–27 °C).

What is the weather like in Sydney?

Sydney has a climate with an overall score of 7.6/10. Annual temperatures range from 8 °C to 27 °C.

What is the hottest month in Sydney?

The hottest month in Sydney is January, with average highs of 27 °C and lows of 20 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Sydney?

The rainiest month in Sydney is March, with an average of 151 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Sydney?

Peak season in Sydney is December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Sydney?

Shoulder season in Sydney falls in February, March, July, August, October, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.