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Sydney weather

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Cloudy,much the same tomorrow

European, the American and the German model put Sydney's high today between 28° and 30°, a 3° split. Tomorrow looks clear around 30°, with a 0% chance of rain, and the models disagree, so treat it as uncertain.

29°11°
30°15°
29°15°
16°14°
19°15°
22°15°
Todaysplit ±3°Tomorrowsplit ±7°Mondaysplit ±3°Tuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±6°Thursdaysplit ±3°
EuropeanECMWF
17°
Clear
Feels 14° · Wind 12 km/h · Humidity 44%
AmericanNOAA GFS
18°
Clear
Feels 15° · Wind 11 km/h · Humidity 31%
GermanDWD ICON
17°
Clear
Feels 14° · Wind 5 km/h · Humidity 33%

Latest for Sydney: European (ECMWF): 17° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 18° Clear · German (DWD ICON): 17° Clear.

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Sydney weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Sydney swings 19°C across the year, from 27°C highs in December to 8°C lows in June, and January is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 973 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
December
27°C average high
Coldest month
June
8°C average low
Wettest month
January
973 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
February, March, April and May
Residents
5.6 million
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Sydney and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Sydney in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

Rain, sun and real shadows drawn on a 3D map of Sydney, 48 hours ahead. Drag the timeline, pick what you are doing or where you are going, and read the verdict for that hour.Full screen ↗

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Sydney hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Sydney 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
29° 11°
±3°
Tomorrow
Clear
30° 15°
±7°
Mon
Light drizzle
29° 15°
±3°
Tue
Light drizzle
16° 14°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
19° 15°
±6°
Thu
Light drizzle
22° 15°
±3°
Fri
Mostly clear
26° 14°
±9°
Sat
Partly cloudy
27° 16°
±3°
Sun
Light drizzle
20° 16°
±3°
Mon
Cloudy
22° 16°
±4°
Tue
Mostly clear
27° 15°
±8°
Wed
Light drizzle
23° 17°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
24° 17°
±4°
Fri
Light drizzle
25° 17°
±6°

Sydney, New South Wales. Often shortened to Syd. Below we compare what European, American, German forecast for Sydney right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Sydney's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Australia before you trust any single number.

Sydney weather by month

what to expect in Sydney through the year

Here is Sydney's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Sydney by season.

Jan
26°
19°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
26°
19°
Warm
Mar
26°
18°
Warm
Apr
22°
14°
Warm
May
19°
10°
Mild
Jun
17°
Mild
Jul
17°
Mild
Aug
19°
Mild
Sep
23°
10°
Warm
Oct
23°
12°
Warm
Nov
24°
17°
Warm
Dec
27°
19°
Warm

What Sydney's weather is like through the year

Sydney runs from warm summers, with December highs near 27°C, to cold winters, when June lows sit around 8°C (a swing of about 19°C across the year). January is usually the wettest month, and Sydney sees roughly 973 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Sydney

The most comfortable time to visit Sydney is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Sydney?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
95±0.3°C97±1.5 km/t7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
87
/100rank #2
81±1.1°C93±3.7 km/t8994% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
83
/100rank #3
79±1.2°C89±5.5 km/t8290% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1495 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Australia, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Sydney, scoring 89/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 87. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in Australia? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°28° to 30°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±7°26° to 33°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±3°28° to 31°±60%3% to 63% chance
Tue±2°15° to 17°±65%5% to 70% chance
Wed±6°16° to 21°±64%15% to 79% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Sydney

today, local time
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
17:49
Daylight
12h 0m

Common questions

What's the weather in Sydney today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Sydney today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Sydney today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Sydney and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Sydney?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Sydney (CheckWeather Score 89/100), ahead of the German at 87. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the AU accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Sydney?
December is typically the warmest month in Sydney, with average highs around 27°C.
How cold does Sydney get?
The coldest month in Sydney is June, when overnight lows average about 8°C.
How much rain does Sydney get?
Sydney sees roughly 973 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The most comfortable time to visit Sydney is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Sydney?
Rarely - Sydney very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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