Sydney weather
At 7:30 AM local time it was clear and 20°C (69°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 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 clear and 20° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 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 20–30° and lows of 12–19°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday). 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, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Sydney weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sydney 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 Sydney?
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 Sydney?
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 Sydney 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 Sydney?
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.
Sydney weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months