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Sydney weather for today, tomorrow and the next 14 days, compared across three independent forecast sources so you can see where they agree before you plan your day. Right now it is 22°C and cloudy in Sydney. Tomorrow's forecast: highs of 26°C, lows of 14°C with a 62% chance of rain.

Sources: Open-Meteo, OpenWeather, WeatherAPI · Updated every 12 hours

SydneyAustralia

Updated 04:00 PM

22°

Cloudy

Feels like 22°

Humidity
68%
Wind
17 km/h
Pressure
1015 hPa
Visibility
10 km
UV Index
0
Precipitation
55%
Sunrise
06:27 AM
Sunset
06:59 PM

Forecast Comparison

See how independent weather sources forecast the same location right now.

OpenWeatherMap

22°

Cloudy

Precipitation
55%
Wind
17 km/h
Source: OpenWeatherMap
WeatherAPI.com

20°

Cloudy

Precipitation
59%
Wind
19 km/h
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Open-Meteo

20°

Partly Cloudy

Precipitation
65%
Wind
11 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo

Forecast agreement

Sources show some variation

Temperature range

20° – 22°

Rain probability

55% – 65%

Wind speed

11 km/h – 19 km/h

Temperature by provider

Hourly forecast

5 PM22°55%14 km/h
8 PM21°0%6 km/h
11 PM20°0%4 km/h
2 AM18°0%2 km/h
5 AM17°0%7 km/h
8 AM18°0%11 km/h
11 AM23°0%16 km/h
2 PM26°0%13 km/h
5 PM26°0%20 km/h
8 PM22°0%23 km/h
11 PM16°20%39 km/h
2 AM16°20%31 km/h
5 AM14°62%35 km/h
8 AM15°0%36 km/h
11 AM16°0%31 km/h
2 PM16°20%29 km/h

16-day forecast

TodayOct 5
20°14°
88% rain
TueOct 6
26°15°
86% rain
WedOct 7
17°14°
82% rain
ThuOct 8
17°12°
48% rain
FriOct 9
20°11°
0% rain
SatOct 10
29°13°
37% rain
SunOct 11
25°17°
23% rain
MonOct 12
22°15°
27% rain
TueOct 13
23°17°
51% rain
WedOct 14
18°12°
37% rain
ThuOct 15
20°10°
36% rain
FriOct 16
19°10°
47% rain
SatOct 17
19°15°
47% rain
SunOct 18
21°15°
33% rain
MonOct 19
20°18°
25% rain
TueOct 20
25°15°
35% rain

Rain forecast

Precipitation probability: 62%

Hourly precipitation timeline

Wind

NESW

Direction: E

Current wind

17 km/h

Gusts

22 km/h

Hourly wind

5 PM14 km/h
8 PM6 km/h
11 PM4 km/h
2 AM2 km/h
5 AM7 km/h
8 AM11 km/h
11 AM16 km/h
2 PM13 km/h
5 PM20 km/h
8 PM23 km/h
11 PM39 km/h
2 AM31 km/h

Daily wind

Mon14 km/h
Tue39 km/h
Wed31 km/h
Thu18 km/h
Fri14 km/h

Weather alerts

No active weather alerts.

Weather map

Visiting Sydney

Australia's largest city, built around a dramatic natural harbour, with a mild climate that keeps its beaches and outdoor life going most of the year. Its harbour setting shapes daily life here more than in almost any other major city.

Best time to visit: September to November or March to May — Southern Hemisphere spring and autumn, avoiding peak summer crowds and heat.

Landmarks & highlights

  • Sydney Opera House

    The sail-shaped performing arts venue that has become Australia's most recognisable building.

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge

    A steel arch bridge offering walking access and a climbable summit with harbour views.

  • Bondi Beach

    One of Australia's best-known beaches, with a scenic coastal walk to Coogee.

  • The Rocks

    Sydney's oldest neighbourhood, with cobbled lanes, markets, and colonial-era buildings near the harbour bridge.

Local tip: Remember Australia's seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere — 'summer' here runs December to February.

Getting around: Sydney's ferries are one of the most enjoyable ways to get around the harbour, alongside a train and light-rail network covering the wider city.

Good to know: Sun protection matters more here than most visitors expect — the UV index runs high even on mild days, so sunscreen is a genuine daily habit, not just a summer one.

Read the full Sydney best-time-to-visit guide →

Sydney this time of year

  • Seasonally, October counts as mid-spring in Sydney — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
  • Good walking weather for combining The Rocks and Sydney Opera House in one day.
  • Sydney is usually about 2°C warmer than Canberra, 250 km away, in October.

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Sydney weather overview: climate, seasons and what to expect

Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia, sits at approximately 33.87°S, 151.21°E and is home to about 5,312,000 people. This page compares forecasts from three independent weather providers — Open-Meteo, OpenWeather and WeatherAPI — so you can see at a glance where they agree and where they differ. The data refreshes every 12 hours via ISR.

Climate-wise, Sydney has a humid subtropical climate: hot, humid summers and mild winters. Expect the most heat in January (about 26°C by day) and the chilliest nights in July (around 12°C). Most rain falls in March, roughly 130 mm. The nearest places with their own forecast page are Newcastle (117 km), Canberra (247 km) and Coffs Harbour (436 km).

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Sydney today?
Right now Sydney shows cloudy conditions at around 22°C (feels like 22°C), based on OpenWeatherMap. The chance of rain today is about 55%. Compare this with the other sources above for a fuller picture.
What is the weather in Sydney tomorrow?
Tomorrow in Sydney: expect a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C, with a 62% chance of rain. See the hourly breakdown above for more detail.
Will it rain in Sydney today?
The precipitation probability for Sydney is around 55% according to OpenWeatherMap. Check the Rain forecast section for the hour-by-hour breakdown and compare with other sources.
What is the 14-day forecast for Sydney?
The 14-day forecast above shows daily highs, lows and rain probability for Sydney from multiple sources; compare them to see how confident the outlook is.

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