July verdict

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in July

Weather score39Poor

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.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia travel weather guide
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July weather

Monthly averages

Temp

17°C

Rain

77mm

Sun

6.4h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

39

Poor

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Trip feel

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.

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Temperature

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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.

Sea temperature

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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.

Weather score

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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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