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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.4°C | 19.4°C | 88.2 mm | 12 | 10.9 h | 21.5 km/h | 22.5°C |
| Feb | 25.7°C | 19.1°C | 103.6 mm | 13 | 10.6 h | 21.2 km/h | 23.4°C |
| Mar | 24.6°C | 18.1°C | 156.1 mm | 16 | 9.4 h | 19.9 km/h | 22.9°C |
| Apr | 22.4°C | 14.7°C | 82.9 mm | 10 | 9.4 h | 17.4 km/h | 21.7°C |
| May | 19.6°C | 11.3°C | 47.5 mm | 6 | 8.8 h | 17.2 km/h | 20.4°C |
| Jun | 16.9°C | 9.3°C | 65.9 mm | 9 | 8.4 h | 17.3 km/h | 19.3°C |
| Jul | 16.9°C | 8.1°C | 63 mm | 6 | 8.9 h | 18.4 km/h | 18.1°C |
| Aug | 17.7°C | 8.6°C | 55.8 mm | 7 | 9.2 h | 19.3 km/h | 18°C |
| Sep | 20.2°C | 10.7°C | 45.3 mm | 8 | 10.5 h | 20.8 km/h | 18.2°C |
| Oct | 22.4°C | 13.4°C | 78.6 mm | 11 | 10.5 h | 21.7 km/h | 18.9°C |
| Nov | 23.4°C | 15.3°C | 71.9 mm | 10 | 11.2 h | 22.1 km/h | 19.8°C |
| Dec | 25.4°C | 17.6°C | 73.1 mm | 11 | 11.5 h | 22.1 km/h | 20.4°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Sydney
Sydney (Australia) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 18 °C. Daytime highs average 22 °C, while nights cool to about 14 °C. The destination sees roughly 932 mm of rainfall per year and 9.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
The Opera House at the Harbour Bridge, the Bondi-to-Coogee coastal walk and the blooming Surry Hills café scene — capital vibe in the Pacific.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: December is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (January, up to 26.4 °C) can get exhausting, while in July nights drop to 8.1 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in March (16 rainy days), driest month is May (6).
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Frequently asked questions about Sydney
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The best time to visit Sydney: May to September – best in May (avg. 15.5 °C, 6 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Sydney?
The warmest month is January with an average of 22.9 °C and daytime highs around 26.4 °C. The coldest month is July with an average of 12.5 °C and night-time lows around 8.1 °C.
How many rainy days does Sydney have?
March has the most rainy days with 16 rainy days. The driest month is May with 6 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Sydney?
The water is warmest in February at an average of 23.4 °C and coolest in August at 18.0 °C.