Sydney Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Sydney Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


28°C
Highest Temp
3 Jul. 26

-14°C
Lowest Temp
6 Mar. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust24.9°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-5.77°C

Wettest MonthJanuary15.16mm

Windiest MonthMarch28.16km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Sydney historically?

August is historically Sydney's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 23°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 31°C on 2022-07-24.

2. What is the coldest month in Sydney historically?

February is Sydney's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -7°C. The all-time record low of -24°C was recorded on 2023-02-04.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Sydney over the past 17 years?

Sydney's average annual rainfall is approximately 1561.3mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Sydney experience on average per year?

Sydney historically records approximately 205.7 rainy days per year. November has the highest number of rain days at an average of 18.4 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Sydney?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Sydney is 31°C on 2022-07-24.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Sydney?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Sydney is -24°C on 2023-02-04.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Sydney historically?

Sydney experiences its strongest winds during January. The historic gust record of 64.8 kph was recorded on 2022-09-24.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Sydney during a year?

Usually, Sydney's humidity peaks in February at around 84.4% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 80.1%.