Sydney, Australia Weather
Sydney hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 63°F (17°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 65°F (18°C).
Current conditions in detail
Sydney weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Sydney looks sunny, with a high of 63° and an overnight low of 49°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Sydney 14-day forecast
About the weather in Sydney
Sydney has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 62°F (17°C) in July to around 80°F (27°C) in January, and the city records roughly 122 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Sydney weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 80°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 62°F (17°C)
- Record high: 108°F (42°C) · Record low: 34°F (1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 80°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 67°F (20°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 62°F (17°C) and lows around 47°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 108°F (42°C) and dropped as low as 34°F (1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.0 inches (152 mm) of rain over 15 days, while September is the driest. December brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Sydney brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Sydney is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Sydney is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 58°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Sydney stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 47°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Sydney by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 67° | 13 | 3.9 in | 10.9 h/day | 77% |
| February | 79° | 66° | 13 | 4.2 in | 10.6 h/day | 76% |
| March | 77° | 64° | 15 | 6.0 in | 9.5 h/day | 77% |
| April | 72° | 58° | 10 | 3.8 in | 9.4 h/day | 77% |
| May | 67° | 52° | 8 | 2.4 in | 8.7 h/day | 74% |
| June | 62° | 48° | 10 | 3.0 in | 8.2 h/day | 76% |
| July | 62° | 47° | 7 | 2.6 in | 8.9 h/day | 71% |
| August | 65° | 47° | 6 | 1.9 in | 9.2 h/day | 68% |
| September | 69° | 51° | 8 | 1.9 in | 10.4 h/day | 67% |
| October | 72° | 56° | 11 | 2.9 in | 10.3 h/day | 71% |
| November | 74° | 60° | 11 | 3.2 in | 11.0 h/day | 72% |
| December | 78° | 64° | 10 | 2.6 in | 11.6 h/day | 73% |