Best Time to Visit Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Sydney.
Sydney does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 22.3°C / 72.1°F) and driest (July, 71 mm / 2.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May and July–December; the wetter half falls in June and January–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.4°C / 54.3°F in July to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in February, with rainfall from 71 mm / 2.8 in (July) to 151 mm / 5.9 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Sydney's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 21.1°C70°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| October | 17.5°C63.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| September | 15.2°C59.4°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
No month at Sydney matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
Sydney doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~71 mm / 2.8 in) and February (warmest, 22.3°C / 72.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Australia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Sydney?
The rainy season at Sydney, New South Wales runs through June and January–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 108 mm / 4.3 in. The wettest single month is March (151 mm / 5.9 in).
What is the driest month in Sydney?
The driest month in Sydney is July, averaging about 71 mm / 2.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 12.4°C / 54.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Sydney?
The least comfortable months for travel to Sydney — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 151 mm / 5.9 in in March, and the coldest month averages 12.4°C / 54.3°F.
Is Sydney climate different from Australia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Sydney figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Australia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Sydney specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.