Sydney weather in July (New South Wales, Australia)

How does the July weather in Sydney compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

July in Sydney generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 11°C. While this month has some of the cooler temperatures of the year, it's far from cold and remains pleasant.

Precipitation

Sydney in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 208 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Sydney. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sydney, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 52%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 208 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in Australia in July

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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