Weather Guide

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Average Monthly Weather

Weather score53Mixed annual avg

Best months: December, January, February

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 22°C, sunshine averages 6.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 1309mm. Sea temperatures average 21°C across the year.

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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

1309mm

Annual total

Sun

6.8h

Sea

21°C

Weather score

53

Mixed avg

Seasonal climate calendar

Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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November24°C average high

November sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

November102mm average rain

November sits near Sydney's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJuly, September to October, and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

November7.7 hours average sun

November is one of Sydney's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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November20°C average sea

November is close to Sydney's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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November59 weather score

November scores above Sydney's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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