City in New South Wales

Sydney Weather Forecast

Sydney weather: 68°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 68°F now🕔 5:16 PM local📅 Best: February, September, October and December👥 5.3 million

Air quality and pollen in Sydney

54
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.510.9 µg/m³
PM1015.8 µg/m³
Ozone61 µg/m³
NO₂6 µg/m³
UV index5.4 · Moderate
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVWear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Sydney right now

🌦️
68°F
Light drizzle · feels like 70°F
Humidity61%
Wind4 mph E
Gusts16 mph
UV index5.4 · Moderate
Cloud cover88%
Pressure1008 hPa
VisibilityGood · 7 mi
Air quality54 · Moderate
Sunrise6:00 AM
Sunset7:18 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:16 PM, Oct 27 local time.

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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 68°F (20°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 61% and wind is 4 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+11:00). The local time is 5:16 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 27, 2026 at 5:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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