City in New South Wales

Sydney Weather Forecast

Sydney weather: 59°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 59°F now🕔 3:38 AM local📅 Best: February, September, October and December👥 5.3 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 62° / 48°

Overcast · 21% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☁️ 63° / 53°

Overcast · 12% rain · wind 6 mph

Best time to go outside today

6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 7.9/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.4
Outdoors6.9
Beach day3
Swimming1.5
Hiking7.4
Running7.4
Cycling7.2
Camping6.2
Fishing9.3
Photography5.2
Stargazing4.1
Family time6.9
Driving6.5
Flying out6.4

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 59°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and June - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 7 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 June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sydney in?

Sydney observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 3:38 AM.

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 August 26, 2026 at 3:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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