Sydney Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Sydney, Australia has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is December (score: 84/100). Annual average high: 21.2°C, total rainfall: 723mm.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
84
December is the best month to visit Sydney with a travel score of 84/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 24.6°C, 8 rain days, and 11.5 hours of daily sunshine.
View December weather details →Travel Score by Month
82
Jan
81
Feb
81
Mar
82
Apr
79
May
73
Jun
77
Jul
80
Aug
83
Sep
83
Oct
82
Nov
84
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Sydney each month?
21.2°C
Avg High
14.2°C
Avg Low
723mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Sydney get?
Sydney receives 723mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically March with 87mm, while July is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Sydney?
January
82
26°C
Low: 20°C
9 rain days
Excellent
February
81
25°C
Low: 19°C
10 rain days
Excellent
March
81
24°C
Low: 18°C
11 rain days
Excellent
April
82
22°C
Low: 15°C
8 rain days
Excellent
May
79
19°C
Low: 12°C
7 rain days
Good
June
73
17°C
Low: 10°C
8 rain days
Good
July
77
16°C
Low: 9°C
6 rain days
Good
August
80
18°C
Low: 9°C
5 rain days
Excellent
September
83
20°C
Low: 11°C
6 rain days
Excellent
October
83
22°C
Low: 14°C
8 rain days
Excellent
November
82
23°C
Low: 16°C
9 rain days
Excellent
December
Best time to visit84
25°C
Low: 18°C
8 rain days
Excellent
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31