Weather radar Sydney
Real-time precipitation radar · New South Wales · Australia
Sydney climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Sydney shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27.2° | 27.1° | 26° | 23.1° | 19.8° | 17.3° | 17.4° | 19.4° | 22.5° | 24.1° | 24.8° | 27.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 18.7° | 18.5° | 17.5° | 13° | 10° | 6.5° | 7° | 8.3° | 9.7° | 12.6° | 15.1° | 16.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 91 | 84 | 154 | 84 | 79 | 36 | 82 | 61 | 45 | 58 | 76 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Sunshine hours | 319 | 284 | 275 | 270 | 252 | 239 | 247 | 271 | 302 | 319 | 309 | 355 |
| Humidity | 75% | 75% | 77% | 77% | 78% | 74% | 73% | 72% | 64% | 66% | 70% | 68% |
Best time to visit Sydney
The best time to visit Sydney is typically December. In this month the average high is 27.1°C, precipitation is 49 mm and sunshine duration is 355 hours. The annual average high is 23°C, total annual precipitation is 899 mm (127 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3442 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sydney
How up to date is the weather radar for Sydney?
The weather radar for Sydney is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Sydney?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Sydney: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Sydney?
The thunderstorm potential for Sydney is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Sydney.
What is the climate like in Sydney?
Sydney has an annual average high of 23°C. The warmest month is January (avg high 27.2°C), the coldest June (avg low 6.5°C). The wettest month is March with 154 mm, the driest June with 36 mm. Total annual precipitation is 899 mm (127 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3442 hours.
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