Sydney weather in April (New South Wales, Australia)

How does the weather in Sydney usually fare in April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Sydney during April to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 16°C at night.

Precipitation

Sydney in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 192 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, April is one of the better months to visit Sydney. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sydney climate page with graphs.

 

Sydney, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 59%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 192 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in Australia in April

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sydney, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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