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The best time to visit Sydney

Month-by-month climate averages for Sydney, Nova Scotia, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Sydney is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Sydney is warmest in July (highs near 25°C) and coldest in February (lows around -8°C), with roughly 1523 mm of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

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

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
-4°
Cold
Feb
-8°
Cold
Mar
-3°
Cold
Apr
Cold
May
13°
Cool
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
25°
17°
Warm
Aug
23°
16°
Warm
Sep
20°
14°
Mild
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Dec
-2°
Cold
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The most comfortable time to visit Sydney is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Sydney?
July is the warmest month in Sydney, averaging highs near 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sydney?
February is the coldest month in Sydney, with lows around -8°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Sydney?
The wettest month in Sydney is usually December, out of roughly 1523 mm of precipitation across the year.

Sydney month by month