Sydney Climate by Month
The climate in Sydney is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Sydney, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 0°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -8°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Sydney experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1365 mm of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Sydney enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 144 mm of precipitation, while in May, Sydney receives about 90 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and March.
August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 144 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
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