Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sydney Climate
Sydney is a city in Australia (02) with a population of about 5,638,830. Its average annual temperature is 17.8°C (64°F), with roughly 1243 mm of rain per year.
17.8°C
Avg Temp
1243
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Sydney Climate
Sydney has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and receives about 1243 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.8°C
Avg Temp
1243
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 134 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 130 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 150 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 124 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 104 mm |
| June | 13° / 56° | 117 mm |
| July | 12° / 54° | 69 mm |
| August | 13° / 56° | 83 mm |
| September | 15° / 60° | 72 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 83 mm |
| November | 19° / 67° | 96 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 81 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sydney
The most comfortable months to visit Sydney are typically December, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 8°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sydney are typically December, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sydney, Australia has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C and about 1243 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Sydney average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.