The Rocks Weather Forecast
The Rocks weather: 68°F, heavy drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
The Rocks is a district in Sydney. The Rocks is a district known for colonial lanes under the Harbour Bridge.
Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in The Rocks with heavy drizzle. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 62°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit The Rocks 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 Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Mount Kosciuszko.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 5.6°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in The Rocks today at 9/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in The Rocks right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:22 AM, Oct 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for The Rocks
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 70° / 62° | 100% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 64° | 65% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 61° | 14% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 66° | 61% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 59° | 73% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 52° | 33% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌥️ Fog | 67° / 51° | 31% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 54° | 16% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 56° | 31% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 62° | 30% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 88° / 66° | 35% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 68° | 33% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 60° | 35% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 59° | 35% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 80° / 59° | 47% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | -- / -- | 29% | 13 mph | 9 |
Climate in The Rocks 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 The Rocks
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Air quality and pollen in The Rocks
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 The Rocks
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 The Rocks?
The Rocks is a district in Sydney. Its coordinates are -33.8599, 151.209. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in The Rocks right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 81% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit The Rocks?
February, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in The Rocks, which has a temperate climate. January, May and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is The Rocks in?
The Rocks observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+11:00). The local time is 7:22 AM.
What is the nearest airport to The Rocks?
The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 6 mi away.
What are the top things to do in The Rocks?
Popular options include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Mount Kosciuszko.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 24, 2026 at 7:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
