Sydney Weather Forecast
Sydney weather: 68°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Sydney
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 38 mph and 2 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,3 in, 1,2 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Sydney
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 57° | 90% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 57° | 24% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 53° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 6% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 61° | 61% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 73° / 64° | 57% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 61° | 59% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 62° | 57% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 62° | 39% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 54° | 20% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 53° | 20% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 58° | 30% | 17 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 65° | 24% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 56° | 24% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 27% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 57° | 19% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
What this means for Sydney
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 6.5°F below the 75°F typical for this month.
A 90% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 51°F.
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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 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 27, 2026 at 5:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
