Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sydney Climate
Sydney is a city in Canada (07) with a population of about 105,968. Its average annual temperature is 5.9°C (43°F), with roughly 1514 mm of rain per year.
5.9°C
Avg Temp
1514
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
Sydney Climate
Sydney has an average annual temperature of 5.9°C (43°F) and receives about 1514 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
5.9°C
Avg Temp
1514
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 144 mm |
| February | -6° / 21° | 127 mm |
| March | -2° / 28° | 140 mm |
| April | 3° / 37° | 128 mm |
| May | 8° / 46° | 107 mm |
| June | 13° / 56° | 93 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 96 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 97 mm |
| September | 14° / 57° | 120 mm |
| October | 9° / 48° | 152 mm |
| November | 4° / 39° | 151 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 159 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 August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 22°C high). The coldest is February (near -10°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sydney are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sydney, Canada has an average annual temperature of 5.9°C and about 1514 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is February.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Sydney average about 22°C (72°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.