City in New South Wales

Airports in Sydney

Airports near Sydney with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

⛅ 79°F now🕔 4:51 AM local📅 Best: February, September, October and December👥 5.3 million

Airports near Sydney

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Sydney Kingsford Smith AirportSYD5 miSydney

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Coordinates: 33°52′7.7″S 151°12′33.5″E (-33.8688, 151.2093)

Summary

Sydney is a city in New South Wales. Sydney is known for Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi. It has a population of about 5.3 million.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Sydney with partly cloudy. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 56°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Sydney is February, September, October and December. The climate is temperate. January, May and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

The closest major airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and Mount Kosciuszko.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 85°F is 9.4°F above the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Sydney today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Sydney

TypeCity
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates33°52′7.7″S 151°12′33.5″E (-33.8688, 151.2093)
Population5.300.000
Known forOpera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi
Local time4:51 AM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsFebruary, September, October and December
ClimateTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sydney?

Sydney is a city in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -33.8688, 151.2093. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Sydney right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 43% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?

February, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Sydney, which has a temperate climate. January, May and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sydney in?

Sydney observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 4:51 AM.

How many people live in Sydney?

Sydney has a population of approximately 5.3 million.

What is the nearest airport to Sydney?

The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 5 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sydney?

Popular options include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and Mount Kosciuszko.

What places are in Sydney?

Sydney covers 7 places in this atlas, including Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Bondi and Surry Hills.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 4:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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