Climate in Sydney

Sydney, Australia has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 20.3°C and the city receives roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across 167 rainy days a year, with around 862 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 27.9°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 12.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Sydney is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Sydney receives about 1001 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 167 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Dec.

Sydney sees an estimated 862 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sydney are Oct, Nov, Sep. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Sydney has a climate comfort score of 82/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Singapore — Tropical, comfort 41/100
• Climate in Toronto — Humid Continental, comfort 72/100
• Climate in Tokyo — Humid Subtropical, comfort 74/100