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Sydney in summer and in winter

There's a jam-packed calendar of events in Sydney at any time of the year. In winter, see the best of international and Australian writing and film, exciting theatre and spectacular shows and musicals while in summer there's plenty on - New Year’s Eve, Sydney Festival, world-championship sporting events including golf, tennis, cricket and surfing. 

Sydney weather

The best time to travel to Sydney Australia is…any time of the year. Surrounded by beautiful beaches, national parks and with a beautiful harbour, Sydney has a relaxed, leisurely vibe with a sunny, mediterranean-style climate. Summers are warm to hot and winters are mild with rainfall spread throughout the year.

January is usually the warmest month in Sydney with an average air temperature range of 18.6–25.8 °C (65–78 °F). In winter, temperatures rarely drop below 5 °C (41 °F) in coastal areas. The coldest month is July whoch is mid-winter, with an average range of 8.0–16.2 °C (46–61 °F).

For up-to-date weather forecasts, visit the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.

Beyond Sydney, the rest of the State of New South Wales lies in a temperate zone. The warmest months are from December to February, with an average maximum temperature of 26ºC (79ºF). The coolest months are June to August when daytime temperatures rarely fall below 7ºC (45ºF). From June to August, the Snowy Mountains alpine region has a maximum average of 0.1ºC (30ºF) making it perfect for skiing and snowboarding. In Outback NSW, the winter minimum average is 5ºC (41ºF) while summer can be extremely hot.

Seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere - Christmas and the New Year are summertime in Australia making it the perfect time of the year to enjoy the festive season at the beach.


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