What to wear in Sydney by month
Climate normals and clothing capsules for Sydney, month by month.
These are 2015–2024 climate normals (Open-Meteo archive), not a forecast. For actual trip dates, use the 7-day packing page.
How people dress in Sydney
- Seasons are reversed: December to February is summer, with highs around 26–27 °C, and June to August is winter, with highs around 17 °C.
- The sun is strong even on cloudy days, so a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are standard.
- Winter nights cool to around 8–9 °C, so a warm jacket is useful from June to August, though heavy winter gear is not needed.
- Rain falls on 6–15 days a month, with February and March among the wettest, so a light rain jacket or compact umbrella is worth packing.
- A southerly wind change can cool a hot summer afternoon within minutes, so carry a light layer for the evening.
January
+20…+27 °C
Typical: +20…+27 °C. Rainy days expected: 13.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
February
+19…+26 °C
Typical: +19…+26 °C. Rainy days expected: 13.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
March
+18…+25 °C
Typical: +18…+25 °C. Rainy days expected: 15.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
April
+15…+22 °C
Typical: +15…+22 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
May
+11…+20 °C
Typical: +11…+20 °C. Rainy days expected: 8.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
June
+9…+17 °C
Typical: +9…+17 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
July
+8…+17 °C
Typical: +8…+17 °C. Rainy days expected: 7.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
August
+9…+18 °C
Typical: +9…+18 °C. Rainy days expected: 6.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
September
+11…+21 °C
Typical: +11…+21 °C. Rainy days expected: 8.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
October
+13…+22 °C
Typical: +13…+22 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
November
+16…+24 °C
Typical: +16…+24 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
December
+18…+26 °C
Typical: +18…+26 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- Sunglasses and sun protection
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