New South Wales weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for New South Wales, Australia. Like most weather services, we show New South Wales at one spot: Sydney, its largest city. At 1:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 22°C (72°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 66%
- Chance of rain
- 71%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–May, Sep–OctOff season Feb, Jun
About Sydney weather
Is it raining in Sydney right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 22° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sydney this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–33° and lows of 13–19°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Sydney lately?
In the past 7 days, Sydney had 3 rainy days and 11.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sydney?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
New South Wales weather by month
When is the best time to visit New South Wales?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit New South Wales is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb, Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in July to 26°C (78°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in New South Wales?
February is the wettest month, with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in New South Wales?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does New South Wales have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 134 mm (5.3 in).
How warm is the sea in New South Wales?
The sea is warmest in February at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in July at about 18°C (64°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jan–Apr.
New South Wales weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Sydney), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in New South Wales
Weather can differ a lot within New South Wales: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | None | 17–26°C | 888 mm |
| Newcastle | May, Sep–Oct | None | 17–27°C | 994 mm |
| Central Coast | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | None | 16–28°C | 913 mm |
| Wollongong | Apr–May, Sep–Jan | None | 13–28°C | 925 mm |
| Maitland | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | None | 15–32°C | 801 mm |
| Coffs Harbour | May, Jul–Sep | Jan–Mar | 18–26°C | 1,379 mm |
| Blue Mountains | Apr, Sep–Oct | None | 14–31°C | 972 mm |
| Pittwater | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | None | 16–28°C | 913 mm |
| Port Macquarie | May, Jul–Sep | Feb–Mar | 18–26°C | 1,244 mm |
| Blacktown | Sep–Oct, Dec | None | 14–31°C | 1,012 mm |
| Tamworth | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | None | 15–34°C | 679 mm |
| Dubbo | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | None | 14–35°C | 531 mm |
Cities and towns in New South Wales
- Sydney
- Newcastle
- Central Coast
- Wollongong
- Maitland
- Coffs Harbour
- Blue Mountains
- Pittwater
- Port Macquarie
- Blacktown
- Tamworth
- Dubbo
- Orange
- Castle Hill
- Auburn
- Baulkham Hills
- Bathurst
- Bankstown
- Liverpool
- Maroubra
- Parramatta
- Hurstville
- Merrylands
- Randwick
- Mosman
- Kellyville
- Quakers Hill
- Ryde
- Marrickville
- Strathfield
- Sydney Central Business District
- Chatswood
- Goulburn
- Campsie
- Greenacre
- Carlingford
- Ashfield
- Greystanes
- Epping
- Cessnock
- Glenmore Park
- Hornsby
- Cabramatta
- Armidale
- Dee Why
- Griffith
- Punchbowl
- St Clair
- Lidcombe
- Bexley
- Grafton
- Seven Hills
- Wollongong city centre
- Cherrybrook
- Saint Ives
- Burwood
- Fairfield
- Yagoona
- Westmead
- Eastwood
- Cronulla
- Wahroonga
- Earlwood
- Batemans Bay
- Broken Hill
- Engadine
- Lakemba
- Granville
- Mount Druitt
- Kogarah
- Umina Beach
- Taree
- Manly
- West Pennant Hills
- Glenwood
- Muswellbrook
- Mascot
- Banora Point
- Surry Hills
- Casula
- Cranebrook
- Rockdale
- Kingsford
- Coogee
- Prestons
- Miranda
- Kensington