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Sydney Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest today at 14° · coldest night Friday at -1°

The short of it: Sydney weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (46 °F) with light rain, feeling like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high 14 °C (58 °F), low 7 °C (45 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 52 mm (2.0 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 19:45 local time.

SYDNEY, Saturday. — Those stepping out in Sydney this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 14°, the night near 7°. That is some 6° milder than a typical November afternoon in Sydney, where the average high is 8°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the ENE, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 14°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 60 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Sydney brings highs near 8°, lows of 1° and about 149 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 23°, February the coldest at -9°, and December the wettest with 160 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 47 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 59 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight rain7°5°7 km/h1.1 mm
8 PMLight rain8°6°7 km/h1.8 mm
9 PMRain9°7°7 km/h4.8 mm
10 PMRain9°7°10 km/h6.0 mm
11 PMRain10°7°12 km/h5.2 mm
12 AMRain10°7°11 km/h8.4 mm
1 AMRain10°8°10 km/h5.3 mm
2 AMRain11°9°7 km/h3.6 mm
3 AMLight rain11°10°6 km/h2.1 mm
4 AMRain12°11°8 km/h2.8 mm
5 AMRain13°11°12 km/h3.3 mm
6 AMRain13°11°13 km/h3.5 mm
7 AMLight rain13°11°13 km/h0.6 mm
8 AMLight rain13°11°14 km/h0.3 mm
9 AMOvercast13°11°13 km/h–
10 AMOvercast14°12°14 km/h–
11 AMOvercast14°12°14 km/h–
12 PMLight rain14°12°13 km/h0.2 mm
1 PMDense drizzle13°12°12 km/h2.1 mm
2 PMLight showers13°12°12 km/h0.7 mm
3 PMLight drizzle13°10°13 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMOvercast12°10°11 km/h–
5 PMOvercast11°9°10 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy10°7°12 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): light showers, high 14°, low 7°, 25 mm of rain, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 6:50 AM, down 4:37 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Almanac · Sydney Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Sydney, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 22 min
Average wind
19 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 8°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Sydney in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Sydney by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°147 mm21 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-1°-9°137 mm21 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March2°-6°137 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April7°-1°126 mm19 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May13°4°107 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June19°9°105 mm17 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July23°14°102 mm16 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August23°14°97 mm16 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September19°11°121 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°159 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°1°149 mm19 km/h9 h 22 min✦
December3°-4°160 mm21 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sydney

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Sydney today?

Right now it is 8 °C (46 °F) with light rain; it feels like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high is 14 °C (58 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (45 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 52 mm (2.0 in) expected.

Will it rain in Sydney this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 60 mm (2.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Sydney?

Yes: heavy rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Sydney?

August, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -9 °C (15 °F). The wettest month is December (160 mm (6.3 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?

July and August. July brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain; August highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 97 mm (3.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Sydney?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MembertouNova Scotia2 km SSW8°1°152 mm
Whitney PierNova Scotia3 km N8°1°149 mm
WestmountNova Scotia3 km W8°1°147 mm
CoxheathNova Scotia4 km WSW8°1°149 mm
South BarNova Scotia8 km N8°1°148 mm
Howie CentreNova Scotia9 km SW8°1°149 mm
North SydneyNova Scotia10 km NW8°2°144 mm
Balls CreekNova Scotia10 km W8°1°145 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor