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Sydney weather

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Partly cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 22° in Sydney today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 22°, with a 77% chance of rain.

22°14°
22°13°
17°12°
18°10°
17°10°
19°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowsplit ±3°Tuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaysplit ±4°
EuropeanECMWF
20°
Mainly clear
Feels 21° · Wind 2 km/h · Humidity 51%
AmericanNOAA GFS
21°
Clear
Feels 21° · Wind 6 km/h · Humidity 41%
GermanDWD ICON
20°
Partly cloudy
Feels 19° · Wind 7 km/h · Humidity 49%

Latest for Sydney: European (ECMWF): 20° Mainly clear · American (NOAA GFS): 21° Clear · German (DWD ICON): 20° Partly cloudy.

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European, American, German side by side around Sydney and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Partly cloudy
22° 14°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
22° 13°
±3°
Tue
Light drizzle
17° 12°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
18° 10°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
17° 10°
models agree
Fri
Partly cloudy
19°
±4°
Sat
Mostly clear
20° 11°
models agree
Sun
Partly cloudy
24° 11°
models agree
Mon
Mostly clear
30° 14°
models agree
Tue
Partly cloudy
21° 15°
models agree
Wed
Mostly clear
19° 13°
±4°
Thu
Cloudy
18° 11°
±4°
Fri
Clear
26° 10°
±4°
Sat
Mostly clear
27° 16°
models agree

Sydney, New South Wales. Below we compare what European, American, German forecast for Sydney right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Sydney's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Australia before you trust any single number.

Sydney weather by month

what to expect in Sydney through the year

Here is Sydney's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Sydney by season.

Jan
26°
19°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
26°
19°
Warm
Mar
26°
18°
Warm
Apr
22°
14°
Warm
May
19°
10°
Mild
Jun
17°
Mild
Jul
17°
Mild
Aug
19°
Mild
Sep
23°
10°
Warm
Oct
23°
12°
Warm
Nov
24°
17°
Warm
Dec
27°
19°
Warm

What Sydney's weather is like through the year

Sydney runs from warm summers, with December highs near 27°C, to cold winters, when June lows sit around 8°C (a swing of about 19°C across the year). January is usually the wettest month, and Sydney sees roughly 973 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Sydney

The most comfortable time to visit Sydney is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Sydney?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
97±0.2°C97±1.4 km/t8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
87
/100rank #2
77±1.3°C92±4.1 km/t9597% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
G
German
85
/100rank #3
82±1.0°C93±3.4 km/t8290% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1493 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Australia, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Sydney, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 87. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°21° to 23°±4%0% to 4% chance
Tomorrow±3°20° to 22°±47%30% to 77% chance
Tue±1°17° to 18°±51%20% to 71% chance
Wed±2°17° to 19°±75%3% to 78% chance
Thu±2°16° to 18°±14%3% to 17% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Sydney

today, local time
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
17:40
Daylight
11h 34m

Common questions

What's the weather in Sydney today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Sydney today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Sydney today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Sydney and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Sydney?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Sydney (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the American at 87. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the AU accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Sydney?
December is typically the warmest month in Sydney, with average highs around 27°C.
How cold does Sydney get?
The coldest month in Sydney is June, when overnight lows average about 8°C.
How much rain does Sydney get?
Sydney sees roughly 973 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The most comfortable time to visit Sydney is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Sydney?
Rarely - Sydney very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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