Sydney weather
At 5:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 5°C (41°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 32%
- Chance of rain
- 64%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Sydney weather
Is it raining in Sydney right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 5° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sydney this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–17° and lows of -1–10°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Sydney lately?
In the past 7 days, Sydney had 3 rainy days and 10.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sydney?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Sydney weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sydney is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (29°F) in February to 22°C (72°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Sydney?
December is the wettest month, with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 78 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Sydney?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). February is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (29°F) and lows of -7°C (19°F).
Does Sydney have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 136 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months