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Sydney weather in October (New South Wales, Australia)

Looking to travel to Sydney in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Sydney the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Sydney in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sydney, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 53%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in Australia in October

Find out more about the weather in Australia in October 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 October?

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 18°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 in October.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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