Sydney Weather Forecast

Weather & climate in Sydney

Sydney lies in Australia at about -33.87° latitude, 151.21° longitude, in the Southern Hemisphere. Its subtropical climate is hot summers and mild winters, with the biggest swings driven by humidity and seasonal rains.The warmest months are generally December to February and the coolest June to August. The city runs onAustralia/Sydney time (UTC+11), and every forecast above is shown in that local time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the climate like in Sydney?

Sydney sits at roughly -33.87°, 151.21° in the Southern Hemisphere, giving it a subtropical climate — hot summers and mild winters, with the biggest swings driven by humidity and seasonal rains. Weather Pal shows the live conditions and full forecast above.

When is the warmest time of year in Sydney?

Because Sydney is in the Southern Hemisphere, its warmest months typically fall around December to February, while the coolest stretch is usually June to August.

What time zone is Sydney in?

Sydney keeps Australia/Sydney time (UTC+11). All forecast times on this page are shown in the city's local time, not your device's.

How accurate is the Sydney forecast?

The hourly and 10-day forecast for Sydney is refreshed continuously from professional meteorological models, alongside real-time air quality and any active severe-weather alerts.