Weather, seasons and daylight

Weather in Sydney on

Weather forecast for this date

This date is beyond the available weather forecast. Use the monthly climate reference as background and check again closer to the date.

Historical monthly averages

Reference: Sydney

Historical reference period: 2001–2020

Monthly mean temperature
22.8 °C
Average daily precipitation during this month
4.8 mm/day

Climate model grid Grid center: -34.000°, 151.250°; resolution: 0.5° × 0.625°; about 15.2 km from Sydney. These are historical data from a coarse model grid, not readings from a local weather station. Coast, terrain and elevation can cause local differences.

These are historical monthly averages, not values predicted for this particular day.

Sources and method

Daylight on this date

Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
19:51
Day length
13 h 25 min

Calculated sun times for Sydney in Australia/Sydney; cloud and terrain can change visible sunlight. Future local times use current time-zone rules.

Seasonal background

Summer background

In temperate regions, summer brings longer daylight and more opportunities for warm weather. Sea breezes, showers and cool nights can still matter. Monthly averages do not tell you when a hot spell or thunderstorm will occur; check the local forecast closer to the date.

Plan with the right time horizon

For plans far ahead, compare seasonal conditions and daylight. Check a local weather forecast closer to departure, then review its hourly detail and official warnings. Monthly averages cannot tell you whether a particular day will be dry, calm or snowy.

A changing climate

As the climate changes, familiar patterns of temperature, rainfall and snow can shift. Historical averages provide a reference, not a guarantee for future years. Climate projections describe possible longer-term changes under stated assumptions; they do not predict the weather on your selected day.

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What the numbers mean

Weather values use available forecast data for the selected date. Climate values are historical monthly means for the stated reference period and location. Daylight comes from astronomical calculations. These describe different things and are labelled separately; missing data are not replaced with invented daily forecasts.

Sources and method