Best Time to Visit Sydney for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

86/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, September, August

Avoid

February, March, June, November

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Weather

12°C – 23°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Sydney?

The best time to visit Sydney for hiking is July, September, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sydney

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	86	11.2	69%	shoulder
February	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	27°	114	13.2	71%	shoulder
March	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	127	13.3	73%	shoulder
April	75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	23°	82	10.2	71%	shoulder
May	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	71	9.1	70%	shoulder
June	75Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	117	12.6	72%	shoulder
July	86Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	54	9.5	66%	shoulder
August	85Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	68	8	63%	shoulder
September	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	57	8.9	63%	shoulder
October	77Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	64	10.2	64%	shoulder
November	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	102	12.6	67%	shoulder
December	67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	27°	79	12.2	66%	shoulder