When to go to Sydney?
Seen from any angle, the Opera House still looks like a set of sails caught mid-swoon, and yes, your photograph will look exactly like everyone else's. Cross the Harbour Bridge and carry on to Bondi, where the surfers will quietly make you look like a person who owns a very sensible waterproof jacket. If the Royal Botanic Garden sends you to sleep, that is simply the warm air doing its work.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Sydney, aim for January to February, August to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in August? · Where to go in September?
Month-by-month weather in Sydney
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9 | 135 | 22 | 70 |
| February | 9.9 | 122 | 22 | 68 |
| March | 9.2 | 170 | 21 | 62 |
| April | 8.9 | 137 | 18 | 63 |
| May | 8.3 | 103 | 14 | 62 |
| June | 8.3 | 58 | 12 | 65 |
| July | 8.5 | 110 | 12 | 62 |
| August | 8.9 | 46 | 14 | 68 |
| September | 10.0 | 54 | 16 | 73 |
| October | 10.1 | 85 | 18 | 70 |
| November | 10.8 | 91 | 19 | 72 |
| December | 12.1 | 66 | 21 | 80 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Sydney, the sunniest month is December, and the driest is August (about 46 mm). Temperatures peak in January (about 22°C). Over the year, an average of 1,177 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Sydney?
- Sydney Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
- Royal Botanic Garden
Practical info
- Country: Australia
- Airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
- Station: Sydney Central
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