Climate in Sydney — Annual Weather Overview
Sydney has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is January (average high 26.0°C) and the coolest is July (16.9°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 9.1°C between January and July. Annual rainfall totals around 1236mm. March is the wettest month at 217.3mm, while June averages just 39.5mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.6 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 22.1°C, 252mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 25.3°C, 372mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 21.9°C, 391mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 17.5°C, 221mm rain.
Sydney — Monthly Temperatures
Sydney — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Sydney stays reasonable all year.
Sydney weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0°C | 18.9°C | 114.1mm | 10.9h | 14 | 9/10 |
| February | 25.4°C | 18.7°C | 167.6mm | 10.2h | 16 | 9/10 |
| March | 24.3°C | 17.5°C | 217.3mm | 8.9h | 18 | 8/10 |
| April | 22.3°C | 13.6°C | 89.6mm | 9.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| May | 19.0°C | 10.6°C | 83.9mm | 8.7h | 9 | 10/10 |
| June | 17.0°C | 8.3°C | 39.5mm | 8.6h | 8 | 10/10 |
| July | 16.9°C | 8.3°C | 118.6mm | 8.3h | 10 | 9/10 |
| August | 18.5°C | 8.5°C | 63.3mm | 9.2h | 7 | 10/10 |
| September | 20.9°C | 10.6°C | 48.6mm | 10.1h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 22.5°C | 12.9°C | 107.6mm | 10.1h | 12 | 9/10 |
| November | 22.8°C | 14.7°C | 95.7mm | 10.7h | 12 | 10/10 |
| December | 24.5°C | 16.7°C | 90.5mm | 10.9h | 12 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Sydney have?
Sydney has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 16.9°C in July to 26.0°C in January.
What is the hottest month in Sydney?
January is the hottest month in Sydney, with average highs of 26.0°C and lows of 18.9°C.
What is the coldest month in Sydney?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 16.9°C and lows of 8.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Sydney?
March is the wettest month, averaging 217.3mm of rainfall over around 18 rainy days.
How much rain does Sydney get per year?
Sydney receives around 1236mm of rain per year. The driest month is June (39.5mm).
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The best time to visit Sydney is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.