Sydney in August
7.6out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
22°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
11Rainy days (89 mm)
13:58 hDaylight
06:06Sunrise · 20:04 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 22°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -7°C | 118 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.2 |
| February | -1°C | -8°C | 111 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.4 |
| March | 1°C | -5°C | 108 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| April | 5°C | 0°C | 106 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.4 |
| May | 11°C | 4°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| June | 16°C | 10°C | 89 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 21°C | 15°C | 85 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 22°C | 16°C | 89 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 18°C | 13°C | 104 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 12°C | 8°C | 131 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| November | 7°C | 3°C | 124 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | 3°C | -2°C | 139 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Sydney in August?
Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The best months are August, July, September.