Sydney Opera House Weather Forecast
Sydney Opera House weather: 73°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Sydney Opera House is a tourist attraction in Sydney. Sydney Opera House is a landmark known for the sail-shaped performing arts centre.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Sydney Opera House with partly cloudy. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 52°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Sydney Opera House is February, September, October and December. The climate is temperate. January, May and August 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 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Mount Kosciuszko.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Sydney Opera House today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Sydney Opera House right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:51 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Sydney Opera House
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 56° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 61° | 10% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 63° | 51% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 59° | 11% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 60° | 21% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 31% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 55° | 45% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 54° | 27% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 56° | 12% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 8% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 60° | 12% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 69° / 64° | 35% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 72° / 61° | 38% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 60° | 45% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 57° | 29% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
Climate in Sydney Opera House 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° | 50° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 53° | 1,7 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 Opera House
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Air quality and pollen in Sydney Opera House
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 Opera House
Go in February, September, October and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, May and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sydney Opera House?
Sydney Opera House is a tourist attraction in Sydney. Its coordinates are -33.8568, 151.2153. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Sydney Opera House right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 59% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sydney Opera House?
February, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Sydney Opera House, which has a temperate climate. January, May and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sydney Opera House in?
Sydney Opera House observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 6:51 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Sydney Opera House?
The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 6 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Sydney Opera House?
Popular options include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Mount Kosciuszko.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 2, 2026 at 6:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





