The best time to visit Sydney
Month-by-month climate averages for Sydney, New South Wales, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Sydney is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
Sydney is warmest in January (highs near 26°C) and coldest in July (lows around 7°C), with roughly 1096 mm of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, March, April and May.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Sydney forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Sydney weather by month
what to expect in Sydney through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere 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.