Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
July verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
77mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Sydney, New South Wales, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
July17°C average high
July has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
July77mm average rain
July sits on the drier side of Sydney's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJuly, September to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
July6.4 hours average sun
July is below Sydney's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
July19°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
July39 weather score
July scores below Sydney's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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