Average monthly wind speed in Sydney

The mean monthly wind speed over the year in Sydney (New South Wales), Australia.

Annually, wind speeds in Sydney vary between 3 m/s (6 knots) at their lowest and 4 m/s (8 knots) at their peak.

With an average wind speed of 3 m/s (6 knots) in March, April, May, June, July, August and September, it experiences a fair and typical breeze. However, conditions can vary between days, and stronger winds may occasionally occur. On a day with 3 m/s (6 knots), leaves and small twigs are constantly in motion, and a flag would be clearly waving. This translates to roughly 11 km/h or 6.7 mph. Most days are suitable for spending time outdoors.

For more detailed information about Sydney’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Sydney climate page.