Weather in Sydney Today

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Current temperature in Sydney: 13°C (55°F). Overcast. Today's high 18°C (64°F), low 10°C (50°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
13°
Overcast
RealFeel® 11°C
74%Humid
High18°
Low10°
10km/hSWWind fromSouth-West· Max 12
Light Breeze · Gusts 31 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 118:30 AMDay
11h 43m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:00 AMDawn 5:30 AM
Daylight remaining9h 12mNoon 11:52 AMTotal 11h 43m
Sunset5:43 PMDusk 6:13 PM
NowOvercast+11°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UVAQI 20 · Good

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
10 km/h
SW · Light Breeze · Max 12 km/h
Humidity
74 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
6
High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
1028 hPa
High · stable
Dew Point
8°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

18°C-1° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 19°C.

15 of the last 20 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-19: 19°C19°2026-08-20: 21°C21°2026-08-21: 22°C22°2026-08-22: 20°C20°2026-08-23: 19°C19°2026-08-24: 21°C21°2026-08-25: 18°C18°2026-08-26: 17°C17°2026-08-27: 18°C18°2026-08-28: 18°C18°2026-08-29: 18°C18°2026-08-30: 19°C19°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 6 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Sydney?

The hottest month in Sydney is typically January, with daytime highs averaging around 26.6°C (80°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 19.4°C (67°F).

What is the coldest month in Sydney?

The coldest month in Sydney is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 8.1°C (47°F) and daytime highs near 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Sydney have a rainy season?

Sydney doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. March is the wettest month on average (about 157 mm), while September is the driest (about 54 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Sydney?

The best time to visit Sydney is typically September to December, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.3°C (74°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 68 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Sydney's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Sydney's air quality index (AQI) is 20, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.