Best Time to Visit Sydney for Sun & Beach | Weather by Month

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Sun & Beach Potential

78/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, October, January

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 months for a sun and beach holiday in Sydney are from April, October, January. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sydney

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	77Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	86	11.2	69%	shoulder
February	73Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	27°	114	13.2	71%	shoulder
March	73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	127	13.3	73%	shoulder
April	78Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	23°	82	10.2	71%	shoulder
May	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	71	9.1	70%	shoulder
June	46Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	117	12.6	72%	shoulder
July	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	54	9.5	66%	shoulder
August	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	68	8	63%	shoulder
September	77Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	57	8.9	63%	shoulder
October	78Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	64	10.2	64%	shoulder
November	76Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	102	12.6	67%	shoulder
December	77Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	27°	79	12.2	66%	shoulder