Sydney Weather Forecast
Current weather for Sydney, Australia. Check surf conditions, temperature, and rain forecast for Bondi Beach and the city.
Sydney has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. Summers (Dec-Feb) can be hot; winters are cool but rarely cold.
September to November (spring) and March to May (autumn) offer pleasant temperatures and ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
Light summer clothing and sun protection (hat, sunscreen) in summer. Light layers for winter. Swimwear for beach visits.
Monthly climate baseline (1991-2020)
Use this modeled baseline to compare seasons, not as a forecast for a specific trip.
In this modeled baseline, Jan has Sydney's highest average high (27.9°C / 82°F), Jul has the lowest average low (6.2°C / 43°F), and Feb has the most average precipitation (84.5 mm / 3.3 in).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Monthly precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.9°C / 82°F | 18.5°C / 65°F | 65.4 mm / 2.6 in |
| Feb | 27.0°C / 81°F | 18.4°C / 65°F | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in |
| Mar | 25.4°C / 78°F | 16.6°C / 62°F | 65.7 mm / 2.6 in |
| Apr | 22.9°C / 73°F | 12.9°C / 55°F | 51.2 mm / 2.0 in |
| May | 19.9°C / 68°F | 9.6°C / 49°F | 44.7 mm / 1.8 in |
| Jun | 17.2°C / 63°F | 7.7°C / 46°F | 61.0 mm / 2.4 in |
| Jul | 17.0°C / 63°F | 6.2°C / 43°F | 34.6 mm / 1.4 in |
| Aug | 18.6°C / 65°F | 6.8°C / 44°F | 35.4 mm / 1.4 in |
| Sep | 21.3°C / 70°F | 9.4°C / 49°F | 38.7 mm / 1.5 in |
| Oct | 23.4°C / 74°F | 12.2°C / 54°F | 48.8 mm / 1.9 in |
| Nov | 24.7°C / 76°F | 14.7°C / 58°F | 66.4 mm / 2.6 in |
| Dec | 26.4°C / 80°F | 16.7°C / 62°F | 57.6 mm / 2.3 in |
AnyWeather calculated these monthly values from daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 1991-2020, retrieved through the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. ERA5 is gridded model-and-observation reanalysis, not a reading from a city-center weather station. Coastlines, elevation, urban heat, and local storms can produce meaningful differences.
How to use this page's data
The current summary and forecast come from weather providers; monthly climate values are calculated from ERA5 reanalysis; best-time and clothing sections are editorial context. Use official local alerts for safety decisions.
See sources, update timing, and limitationsSydney weather decisions across coast, harbour, and western suburbs
Sydney's coastal setting and broad metropolitan area create meaningful local differences. A sea breeze may cool the harbour and beaches while western suburbs stay much hotter, and rain or storms may be uneven across the city.
- Choose the location
- Check the suburb, coast, or inland destination you will actually visit; do not use one central reading for a cross-city day.
- Beach and harbour
- Combine UV, wind, waves, and official beach or marine safety information. Pleasant air temperature does not describe surf or rip-current risk.
- Heat, storms, and smoke
- Review warnings and air-quality information before long outdoor plans, especially when hot inland wind, thunderstorms, or bushfire smoke are possible.
What to watch
Heatwaves, severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding, damaging wind, hazardous surf, bushfire weather, and smoke can affect Greater Sydney. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology publishes official New South Wales warnings.
Official New South Wales warnings: Australian Bureau of MeteorologyEditorial context reviewed July 16, 2026
Common Questions
Common questions about Sydney weather
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
September to November (spring) and March to May (autumn) offer pleasant temperatures and ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
What is the current weather in Sydney?
Check the provider-supplied current weather summary above for temperature, humidity, wind, and its update time.