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Sydney Weather in July

Sydney in July

The short of it: Sydney in July averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 14 °C (56 °F), with 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 15 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 14° · rain 102 mm · daylight 15 h 25 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

July in Sydney brings afternoons near 23° and nights around 14°, with about 102 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against June, to near 23°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 25 min in mid-July, 20 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates July 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Sydney runs warmer than most and wetter than most in July. Membertou, 2 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

July in Sydney, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus June
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus August
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 25 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MembertouNova Scotia2 km SSW23°13°103 mm
Whitney PierNova Scotia3 km N23°14°102 mm
WestmountNova Scotia3 km W23°13°102 mm
CoxheathNova Scotia4 km WSW23°14°102 mm
South BarNova Scotia8 km N22°13°101 mm
Howie CentreNova Scotia9 km SW23°14°102 mm
North SydneyNova Scotia10 km NW22°13°103 mm
Balls CreekNova Scotia10 km W23°13°104 mm
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The Almanac · Sydney Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
July
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Highs rise 5° against June, to near 23°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 11th wettest month.

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 in July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sydney in July?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 14 °C (56 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against June, to near 23°; nights run about 14°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is July a good time to visit Sydney?

The Almanac gives July 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Sydney in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 15 h 25 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Sydney in July?

Hardly — July nights average 14 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sydney in July?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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