Sydney Weather Forecast
Sydney weather: 72°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Sydney
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 72° / 62° | 100% · 0,8 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 57° | 36% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 58° | 51% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 60° | 45% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 58° | 58% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 56° | 37% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 66° / 51° | 4% | 10 mph | 8 |
Weekend outlook
⛈️ 72° / 62°
Thunderstorm · 100% rain · wind 14 mph
☁️ 71° / 57°
Overcast · 36% rain · wind 11 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 72°F (22°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 69% and wind is 14 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 9:58 PM.
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 October 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
