Climate of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Point-value climate at Sydney (New South Wales, Australia). Population approximately 4,630,000.
Located in New South Wales, Australia, Sydney has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 4,630,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 12.4°C / 54.3°F in July to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in February, with rainfall varying from 71 mm / 2.8 in (July) to 151 mm / 5.9 in (March) — about 1264 mm / 49.8 in across the year. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sydney's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9°C71.4°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| February | 22.3°C72.1°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| March | 21°C69.8°F | 151 mm5.9″ | — |
| April | 18.6°C65.5°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
| May | 16.1°C61°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| June | 13.4°C56.1°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| July | 12.4°C54.3°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 13.2°C55.8°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 15.2°C59.4°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| October | 17.5°C63.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 18.8°C65.8°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| December | 21.1°C70°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sydney?
Sydney does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Sydney's warmest month is February at an average of 22.3°C / 72.1°F, and its driest month is July with about 71 mm / 2.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sydney?
Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.4°C / 54.3°F in July to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1264 mm / 49.8 in, with the wettest month being March (151 mm / 5.9 in) and the driest July (71 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Sydney in February?
The average temperature in Sydney in February is 22.3°C / 72.1°F, with rainfall of about 132 mm / 5.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sydney?
The driest month in Sydney is July, with about 71 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 12.4°C / 54.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Sydney?
The wettest month in Sydney is March, with approximately 151 mm / 5.9 in of average monthly rainfall.