Sydney has a pleasantly mild climate. Temperatures are generally in the mid 20's with clear sunny days common for around a third of the year.
Summer is the most popular time to visit Sydney with temperatures ranging from 19 to 26 degrees Celsius (66 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit). You can get occasional hot days where the mercury can rise to over 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).
Winter temperatures range from an average of 8 to 18 degrees Celsius (45 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit) and while there are plenty of clear sunny days over the cooler months, there can also be a chilly westerly wind blowing down off the Great Dividing Range making it quite cold in exposed areas and in the shade.
The temperature averages a warm 23 C (72 F) in summer and averages around 13 C (55 F) in winter. Sydney is bathed in sunshine for around 342 days of the year and has an average annual rainfall of approximately 1220 millimetres (48 inches).
Average temperatures are in Celsius.
Rainfall amounts are in millimetres. 25 millimetres is approximately equal to 1 inch. A rainy day is counted if rainfall exceeds 0.2mm.
Celcius to Fahrenheit Conversion | ||||||||||||
C | 0° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 20° | 25° | 30° | 35° | 40° | 45° | 50° | 55° |
F | 32° | 41° | 50° | 59° | 68° | 77° | 86° | 95° | 104° | 113° | 122° | 131° |
Historical Rainfall & Temperature Averages | ||||||||||||
Season | Summer | Autumn | Winter | Spring | ||||||||
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Sydney Climate : Recorded at Observatory Hill 1859 - 2008 | ||||||||||||
Mean Maximum Temperature | 26° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° |
Mean Minimum Temperature | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 18° |
Mean Clear Sunny Days | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
Mean Rainfall | 103 | 118 | 130 | 126 | 122 | 131 | 98 | 82 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 78 |
Mean Rainy Days | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Lightweight clothing is generally suitable attire for Sydney's climate. It can be humid in the evenings over summer but you will definitely need a warm jacket or pullover in the evening. If you're planning on doing any bush walking through the National Parks, then a sturdy pair of comfortable hiking shoes are a must and if you're going to be spending a bit of time on the beach, then sun protective clothing, a broad brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen will save you from getting too much sun - refer to the section about Sydney Sun and Beach Safety for more information.
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