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Sydney
Visit in September — score 65/100 · avg high 78°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 73° | 93° | 64° | 24 | 94 | 14.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| February | 49 | 73° | 88° | 65° | 28 | 124 | 13.2h | High | Above avg |
| March | 49 | 72° | 85° | 63° | 31 | 129 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| April | 53 | 68° | 80° | 58° | 19 | 76 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 63 | 63° | 74° | 53° | 12 | 47 | 10.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 35 | 59° | 67° | 49° | 21 | 82 | 9.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 50 | 57° | 69° | 48° | 13 | 51 | 10.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 55 | 58° | 71° | 48° | 13 | 50 | 10.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 65 | 62° | 78° | 51° | 11 | 45 | 11.8h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 63 | 65° | 84° | 55° | 15 | 60 | 12.9h | High | Average |
| November | 52 | 68° | 87° | 57° | 22 | 89 | 13.8h | High | Average |
| December | 58 | 71° | 89° | 61° | 19 | 75 | 14.2h | Very High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Sydney (September, October, November) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 54°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 65/100.
Summer
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 64°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Sydney (December, January, February) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 64°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 58/100.
Fall
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Sydney (March, April, May) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 58°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 63/100.
Winter
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Sydney (June, July, August) brings average highs of 69°F and lows of 48°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
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