Sydney Weather Forecast
Sydney weather: 64°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 64°F (18°C) in Sydney with light drizzle. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 57°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Sydney is February, September, October and December. The climate is temperate. January, May and June 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sydney today at 9.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Sydney right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:16 AM, Aug 25 local time.
See the Sydney forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Sydney
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 57° | 99% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 57° | 96% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 33% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 48° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 49° | 27% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 48° | 20% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 51° | 8% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 53° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 57° | 14% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 61° | 20% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 51° | 16% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 51° | 20% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 51° | 16% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 66° / 50° | 16% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light rain | 69° / 54° | 8% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 46° | 10% · 0,5 in | 26 mph | 3 |
Climate in Sydney month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 67° | 6,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 80° | 67° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 77° | 65° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 73° | 58° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 55° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 62° | 48° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 62° | 48° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 49° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 52° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 75° | 56° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 76° | 62° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 80° | 65° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Sydney
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Sydney
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Sydney
Go in February, September, October and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, May and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by attraction in Sydney
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by airport in Sydney
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by beach in Sydney
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Weather by district in Sydney
3 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Explore Sydney
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
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 64°F (18°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 69% 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 June 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 10:16 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
