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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Sydney — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-5° / 23°144 mm
February-6° / 21°127 mm
March-2° / 28°140 mm
April3° / 37°128 mm
May8° / 46°107 mm
June13° / 56°93 mm
July18° / 64°96 mm
August18° / 64°97 mm
September14° / 57°120 mm
October9° / 48°152 mm
November4° / 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.