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    Sydney weather and climate in 2024

    New South Wales

    Sydney weather and climate in 2024

     

    Day

    27 °C

     

    Night

    19 °C

     

    Sea

    23 °C

     

    Precipitation

    93 mm

    in month

     

    Rainy days

    11 days

    in month

     

    Daylight

    14 hours

    average

     

    Sunshine

    7 hours

    average

     

    Humidity

    66 %

     

    Day

    27 °C

     

    Night

    19 °C

     

    Sea

    23 °C

     

    Precipitation

    93 mm

    in month

     

    Rainy days

    11 days

    in month

     

    Daylight

    14 hours

    average

     

    Sunshine

    7 hours

    average

     

    Humidity

    66 %

    Overview: Sydney
    Sydney (Australia) is a place with a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 18 °C (64 °F) in July to 27 °C (81 °F) in January. The driest month is August with just 7 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is February with 12 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in January with 19 °C (66 °F), the lowest in July with 8 °C (46 °F).

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    Weather overview for Sydney

    Weather overview

    Sydney (Australia) is a place with a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 18 °C (64 °F) in July to 27 °C (81 °F) in January. The driest month is August with just 7 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is February with 12 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in January with 19 °C (66 °F), the lowest in July with 8 °C (46 °F).

    January weather

    The day temperature reaches its maximum, its value is 27 °C (81 °F) in Sydney, and the maximum of the night temperature can be noticed too, with its value being 19 °C (66 °F). The tourist season is taking place in January. The rainfall amount starts to rise. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent in this month.

    February weather

    The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Sydney. The maximum of the rainfall amount is observable, the value of this measure is 134 mm (5.27 in), and the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed as well, the value of this measure is 12 days. The humidity is on its maximum in this month.

    March weather

    The tourist season is close to its peak in Sydney. The day temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value of 26 °C (78 °F), and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed as well, its value is 17 °C (63 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 6 hours.

    April weather

    There is pending tourist season in April in Sydney. The day temperature continues to descent, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 15 °C (58 °F). The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value of 124 mm (4.88 in), on the contrary the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 11 days.

    May weather

    The tourist season is taking place in Sydney. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 21 °C (70 °F), and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too, its value is 12 °C (53 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, with its value being 92 mm (3.61 in), while the descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 10 days.

    June weather

    The tourist season continues in Sydney. The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 18 °C (65 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month too, with its value being 9 °C (48 °F). The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 108 mm (4.24 in). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, its value is 6 hours.

    July weather

    The day temperature reaches its minimum, its value is 18 °C (64 °F) in Sydney, and the minimum of the night temperature can be noticed as well, its value is 8 °C (46 °F). The tourist season is taking place. The rainfall amount starts to descent in July. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed in this month.

    August weather

    The tourist season continues in Sydney, while the dry season slowly starts this month. The day temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value of 19 °C (66 °F). The minimum of the number of rainy days can be noticed in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 7 hours.

    September weather

    The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 21 °C (70 °F) in Sydney, while the night temperature starts to rise in September. The tourist season is taking place, and there is pending dry season too in September. The rainfall amount reaches its minimum, its value is 64 mm (2.53 in). The humidity is on its minimum in this month.

    October weather

    The tourist season is close to its peak this month in Sydney. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 23 °C (74 °F), and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, its value is 13 °C (55 °F). The number of rainy days starts to rise, with its value being 9 days, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, the value of this measure is 73 mm (2.85 in).

    November weather

    The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 24 °C (76 °F) in Sydney, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, with its value being 15 °C (60 °F). The tourist season is close to its peak. The number of rainy days continues to rise, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, its value is 99 mm (3.90 in).

    December weather

    The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 26 °C (79 °F) in Sydney. There is pending tourist season. The number of rainy days starts to descent, the value of this measure is 10 days, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed too in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, with its value of 8 hours.

    FAQs

    How humid is Sydney in February?

    In February in Sydney, expect humidity around 67 %.

    How windy is Sydney in March?

    An average wind scale that can be expected in March in Sydney is 4.

    How many hours of sun to expect in April in Sydney?

    There is an average length of sunshine of 6 hours per day in Sydney in April.

    Is May part of the dry season in Sydney?

    No, May is not a dry month in Sydney, expect rain approximately 10 days in a month.

    What is the night temperature in Sydney in June?

    The average night temperature in Sydney in June is 9 °C (48 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.

    How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in July in Sydney?

    There are 8 days, which are rainy in July in Sydney, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.9 days of the week, or in general - 27 % days.

    What is the temperature in Sydney during the day in August?

    In Sydney in August, the average daily temperatures will be 19 °C (66 °F). Nice temperature for walking around the city or on the beach, but you will probably get cold soon when wearing a swimsuit. When walking around all day, people used to cold conditions, pull out their shorts and get rid of their sweaters. On some days, when spending time in the direct sun, sunscreen can be useful, especially for people with more sensitive skin.

    Is September part of the wet season in Sydney?

    No, there is no wet season in September in Sydney - you can expect 7 days of rain during the month.

    Is October a good month to visit Sydney?

    There are good conditions for visiting in October in Sydney. There are only 9 days of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 23 °C (74 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. A sea temperature of 19 °C (66 °F) can seem colder to some, but others will call it refreshing. The temperature of 13 °C (55 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.

    What is the sea temperature in November in Sydney?

    The sea will reach 20 °C (68 °F) in November in Sydney. At this sea temperature, swimming probably won't be the best experience. You probably won't like to stay in water for a long time. On the other hand, there are a minority of people who seek these conditions.

    Is it hot in December in Sydney?

    In December in Sydney, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.

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