A Guide and Statistics to Climate in Sydney and the Surrounding Area

If you are planning on visiting Sydney and the surrounding area, it is important to be aware of the climate. This guide will provide you with information and statistics on average temperatures and rainfall so that you can pack appropriately!

Sydney

Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the most populous city in Australia with a population of over five million people.

The city is located on the eastern coast of Australia, enclosing Port Jackson and extending about 70 kilometers (43.5 miles) around its perimeter toward the Blue Mountains to the west, the Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south, and Macarthur to the south-west.

Climate Data and Statistics (Temperature and Rainfall)

Temperature

Sydney has a temperate climate, with average temperatures ranging from 18-25 degrees Celsius. January and February are the hottest months, while July is the coldest month.

The climate in Sydney is humid subtropical with mild winters and warm summers. The average temperature in summer is around 26 degrees Celsius and in winter it is around 17 degrees Celsius.

The data below the average annual and average monthly maximum, minimum and mean temperatures over the period 1961 to 1990 (source: Bureau of Meteorology)

Month	Max Temp	Min Temp	Mean Temp
Annual	21 – 24 °C	12 – 15 °C	15 – 18 °C
January	21 – 24 °C	18 – 21 °C	21 – 24 °C
February	21 – 24 °C	15 – 18 °C	21 – 24 °C
March	21 – 24 °C	15 – 18 °C	18 – 21 °C
April	21 – 24 °C	12 – 15 °C	15 – 18 °C
May	18 – 21 °C	9 – 12 °C	12 – 15 °C
June	15 – 18 °C	6 – 9 °C	9 – 12 °C
July	15 – 18 °C	6 – 9 °C	9 – 12 °C
August	15 – 18 °C	6 – 9 °C	12 – 15 °C
September	18 – 21 °C	9 – 12 °C	12 – 15 °C
October	21 – 24 °C	12 – 15 °C	15 – 18 °C
November	21 – 24 °C	12 – 15 °C	18 – 21 °C
December	24 – 27 °C	15 – 18 °C	18 – 21 °C

Rainfall

The city experiences significant rainfall all throughout the year. Rainfall has a moderate to low variability and has historically been fairly spread evenly throughout the year..

The wettest months are usually in late summer through to early winter, while the driest months are usually in late winter to early spring.

The table below shows the average rainfall for various monthly and multi-month time spans, over the period 1981 to 2010 (source: Bureau of Meteorology).

The data below the average annual and average monthly maximum, minimum and mean temperatures over the period 1961 to 1990 (source: Bureau of Meteorology)

Month	Rainfall
Annual	1000 – 1500 mm
January	50 – 100 mm
February	100 – 200 mm
March	100 – 200 mm
April	100 – 200 mm
May	100 – 200 mm
June	100 – 200 mm
July	50 – 100 mm
August	50 – 100 mm
September	50 – 100 mm
October	50 – 100 mm
November	100 – 200 mm
December	50 – 100 mm

Source:

• bom.gov.au (Bureau of Metereology)
• Wikipedia