Current Weather and Forecast in Sydney, Australia

Australia 🇦🇺 · Local time 17:00
72°
Sunny Feels like 71° · High 72° / Low 62°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
61%
4 Moderate
Updated 2 hours ago

Sydney hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 72°F (22°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 72°F (22°C).

Now
6 PM
7 PM
7:01 PM
Sunset
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
26%
11 PM
35%
12 AM
50%
1 AM
22%
2 AM
31%
3 AM
34%
4 AM
21%
5 AM
17%
6 AM
16%
6:23 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
15%
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
18%
1 PM
2 PM
17%
3 PM
18%
4 PM
18%

Full Sydney hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
71°
Wind
6 mph
E · gusts 11 mph
Humidity
61%
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
57% chance today

Sydney weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Sydney looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 62° and an overnight low of 58°. There is a 60% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 33 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).

High / Low
62° / 58°
Precipitation
60%
Sunrise / sunset
06:23 AM / 07:02 PM

See the full Sydney 14-day forecast →

Sydney 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 72° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 62° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 60%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 61° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 64° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 69° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 62%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 65° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 68° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Overcast
High 67° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 32%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 65° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 60° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 64° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 67° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 67° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 68° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 82%

About the weather in Sydney

Sydney has a humid subtropical climate. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 47°. March brings the most rain, on about 15 days, while December is the sunniest, with 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 122 days.

Sydney climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the hottest month in Sydney?
January, averaging 80°F (27°C) by day and 67°F (20°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 108°F (42°C).
What is the best month to go to Sydney?
The best time to visit Sydney is generally July to September and May, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 66°F (19°C), with rain on about 7 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in July.
Which month is wettest in Sydney?
March, at 6.0 inches (152 mm) over about 15 days. September is the driest month, at 1.9 inches (49 mm).
Does it snow in Sydney?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Sydney shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Sydney at its coldest?
July, with highs of 62°F (17°C) and lows near 47°F (8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 34°F (1°C).
What should I pack for Sydney?
It depends on the month: January runs to 80°F (27°C) while July holds at 62°F (17°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.