Sydney weather in April (New South Wales, Australia)

Planning a trip to Sydney in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Sydney, April is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Sydney in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 192 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 59%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in Australia in April

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

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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 Sydney in April?

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 in April.

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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