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Outdoor activities Potential

86/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

July, September, August

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Avoid

February, March, June, November

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Weather

12°C – 23°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Sydney for hiking is July, September, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sydney

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°86
February
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°114
March
61Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°127
April
75Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°82
May
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°71
June
75Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°117
July
86Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°54
August
85Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°68
September
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°57
October
77Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°64
November
68Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°102
December
67Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°79

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Sydney

When is the best time to visit Sydney for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Sydney for outdoor activities is typically in July, September, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Sydney?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Sydney, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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