Best time to visit Sydney, Australia
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Sydney are September, December, October — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | September | 21.1° | 10.6° | 254.3 mm | 74 | 10.1 h | 88 |
| 2 ★ | December | 25° | 17.2° | 415.3 mm | 113 | 11.2 h | 83 |
| 3 ★ | October | 22.4° | 12.8° | 471.5 mm | 98 | 10.1 h | 82 |
| 4 | August | 18.7° | 8.8° | 289.2 mm | 78 | 9 h | 80 |
| 5 | November | 23.3° | 15.3° | 503.5 mm | 106 | 10.4 h | 80 |
| 6 | April | 22.2° | 13.7° | 518.6 mm | 93 | 9.1 h | 79 |
| 7 | January | 26.1° | 19.1° | 574.2 mm | 114 | 10.9 h | 78 |
| 8 | May | 19° | 10.7° | 495.4 mm | 75 | 8.5 h | 76 |
| 9 | June | 16.8° | 8.1° | 297.9 mm | 66 | 8.3 h | 76 |
| 10 | February | 25.7° | 18.8° | 752.9 mm | 118 | 9.9 h | 72 |
| 11 | July | 16.8° | 8.3° | 512.8 mm | 75 | 8.4 h | 70 |
| 12 | March | 24.5° | 17.4° | 928.2 mm | 120 | 9.2 h | 66 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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