Sydney weather in September (New South Wales, Australia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Sydney in September? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Sydney is usually perfect in September, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Sydney in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 234 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September 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 September

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 50%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 234 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 66%  

Where to go in Australia in September

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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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