Sydney in October
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
12Rainy days (131 mm)
10:39 hDaylight
07:26Sunrise · 18:05 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 October?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The best months are August, July, September.