Sydney Weather Forecast
Sydney weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Weather in Sydney right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:56 PM, Oct 5 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 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 2 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 11:56 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 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
