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Sidney Climate by Month

Sidney experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Sidney is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Sidney has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1133 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Sidney shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 175 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sidney serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Victoria, Canada (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Victoria, Canada (24 KM, 15 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Sidney in Canada

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Sidney?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sidney?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sidney?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sidney?
    November tops the wettest month list with 175 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sidney?
    July is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sidney?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Sidney

    Fri   Dec 13
    9°C | 5°C
    SE 22 km/h
    8.5 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    9°C | 5°C
    SE 29 km/h
    9.2 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    8°C | 3°C
    SE 14 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain