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Weather and seasons in Sydney, Australia

Best time to visit Sydney: month-by-month weather (2026)

The highest-scoring months in Sydney are Feb, Mar, Apr and Oct.

Best months

Feb, Mar, Apr and Oct

Peak season

Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug and Oct

Off season

May, Jun and Jul

Monthly Temperatures (°C)

Monthly Rainfall (mm)

Month-by-Month Guide

Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.

Jan

Temp: 18.9°C – 25.6°C

Rain: 159mm

Sunshine: 10.5h/day

Visit score: 7.3/10

Feb

Best

Temp: 19°C – 26.3°C

Rain: 82mm

Sunshine: 10.2h/day

Visit score: 8.2/10

Mar

Best

Temp: 18.3°C – 25.8°C

Rain: 90mm

Sunshine: 9.9h/day

Visit score: 8.2/10

Apr

Best

Temp: 14.3°C – 22.3°C

Rain: 115mm

Sunshine: 9.3h/day

Visit score: 8.2/10

May

Temp: 11.1°C – 19°C

Rain: 128mm

Sunshine: 8.3h/day

Visit score: 6.7/10

Jun

Temp: 7.8°C – 16.7°C

Rain: 59mm

Sunshine: 8.3h/day

Visit score: 5.6/10

Jul

Temp: 8.2°C – 17.1°C

Rain: 62mm

Sunshine: 8.7h/day

Visit score: 5.6/10

Aug

Temp: 9.5°C – 18.5°C

Rain: 104mm

Sunshine: 8.5h/day

Visit score: 6.7/10

Sep

Temp: 10.9°C – 22.4°C

Rain: 52mm

Sunshine: 10.6h/day

Visit score: 7.6/10

Oct

Best

Temp: 13.4°C – 24°C

Rain: 38mm

Sunshine: 10.6h/day

Visit score: 10/10

Nov

Temp: 16.5°C – 24.7°C

Rain: 101mm

Sunshine: 10.4h/day

Visit score: 8.2/10

Dec

Temp: 18.2°C – 26.6°C

Rain: 80mm

Sunshine: 11.7h/day

Visit score: 8.2/10

When to go, and when not to

The strongest average conditions for visiting Sydney occur in February, March, April, and October, months that combine warm daytime highs, mild nights, and several hours of sunshine per day. February brings the warmest average highs of the year alongside a relatively dry spell, while October offers warm days with notably low rainfall and long sunshine hours, making both months appealing for outdoor sightseeing and beach time.

These favorable months overlap with the city's peak season, which also includes July and August, so travelers should expect higher demand and prices during these stretches. April, one of the best months for weather, still brings a fair amount of rain, so packing for occasional showers is worthwhile even during the most recommended visiting windows.

Season Guide

Spring

September – November

Warming temperatures as the southern hemisphere heads into spring.

Packing tips

  • · Light layers
  • · Rain jacket
  • · Comfortable walking shoes

Summer

December – February

Warmest months with long days. Peak holiday season.

Packing tips

  • · Sunscreen
  • · Hat
  • · Light clothing
  • · Refillable water bottle

Autumn

March – May

Cooling temperatures and shoulder season. Fewer crowds and better prices.

Packing tips

  • · Medium layers
  • · Sweater
  • · Waterproof jacket

Winter

June – August

Coolest months. Some destinations offer unique winter experiences.

Packing tips

  • · Warm coat
  • · Scarf and gloves
  • · Thermal layers

Keep reading

More on Sydney

  • Back to Sydney
  • Best cities to visit in February
  • Best cities to visit in March
  • Best cities to visit in April
  • Best cities to visit in October

Sources

  • GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
  • Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026

AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.