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Sydney weather forecast — today & tomorrow

11°

Clear sky

High: 15° · Low: 7° · Feels like 9°

Clear sky.

Hourly forecast

Now · 11°
22:00 · 10°
23:00 · 9°
00:00 · 8°
01:00 · 9°
02:00 · 8°
03:00 · 8°
04:00 · 8°
05:00 · 7°
06:00 · 7°
07:00 · 7°
08:00 · 7°
09:00 · 10°
10:00 · 13°
11:00 · 15°
12:00 · 16°
13:00 · 16°
14:00 1% 15°
15:00 1% 15°
16:00 2% 14°
17:00 2% 14°
18:00 2% 13°
19:00 2% 13°
20:00 2% 13°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    12° / 3°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    18 km/h SW
    UV index
    4 · Moderate
    Sun
    6:49 / 17:14

Details

Air quality
15 Good
PM2.5 9 · PM10 11

Sydney's Climate

Sydney enjoys a sunny humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers (December–February in the Southern Hemisphere) typically running 25–30°C and occasionally spiking past 40°C during dry inland heatwaves. Winters (June–August) are mild, with daytime highs around 17°C and nights rarely below 8°C, and no snow ever falls in the city. Rain is spread through the year but peaks in late summer and autumn (February–June), sometimes bringing heavy coastal downpours and thunderstorms.

Frequently asked questions

When is summer in Sydney?

Being in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney's summer runs from December to February. It is the hottest and most humid season, and heatwaves can push temperatures above 40°C.

Does it snow in Sydney?

No. Sydney has never recorded significant snowfall in the city; winters are merely cool, with daytime highs near 17°C. Snow only falls in the Blue Mountains a few hours inland.

When does it rain most in Sydney?

Rainfall typically peaks from late summer into autumn, between February and June, occasionally delivering prolonged heavy rain and coastal thunderstorms.

Is the UV index high in Sydney?

Very high. Summer UV readings often hit extreme levels (11+), so sun protection and sunscreen are essential even on cloudy days.

Nearby locations

MelbourneBrisbanePerthAdelaideGold Coast

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