Best time to visit Sydney

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When is the best time to visit Sydney?

The best time to visit Sydney is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -1°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Sydney-1
    Jan
  • -2°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Sydney-2
    Feb
  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Sydney1
    Mar
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Sydney6
    Apr
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Sydney12
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Sydney18
    Jun
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Sydney22
    Jul
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Sydney22
    Aug
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Sydney18
    Sep
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Sydney12
    Oct
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Sydney7
    Nov
  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Sydney2
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Sydney?

The hottest time of year in Sydney is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 22°C.

Which month has the most rain in Sydney?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Sydney with 170mm on average. There are normally 18 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sydney?

The sunniest time of year in Sydney is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 51% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Sydney?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sydney in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

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The weather guide for Nova Scotia (Sydney) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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