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Sydney weather in April

Expect warm weather in Sydney in April: afternoons reach about 22°C (72°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (64°F). Around 78 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than March and 3°C warmer than May.

What stands out in April

  • Good walking weather for combining Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House in one day.
  • Sydney is usually about 3°C warmer than Canberra, 250 km away, in April.
  • April brings mid-autumn to Sydney — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
  • Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.

Avg high

22°C

72°F

Avg low

18°C

64°F

Rainfall

78 mm

some rain

Humidity

74%

relative

Sky

55%

cloud · often cloudy

Sydney weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
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Average monthly climate in Sydney
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January26°C / 79°F21°C / 69°F96 mm76%59%
February25°C / 78°F21°C / 70°F119 mm76%60%
March24°C / 76°F20°C / 68°F130 mm76%62%
April22°C / 72°F18°C / 64°F78 mm74%55%
May20°C / 67°F15°C / 58°F33 mm71%52%
June17°C / 63°F13°C / 56°F84 mm75%60%
July17°C / 62°F12°C / 53°F39 mm71%48%
August17°C / 63°F12°C / 53°F52 mm69%48%
September20°C / 67°F14°C / 57°F38 mm68%48%
October22°C / 71°F16°C / 60°F57 mm70%55%
November23°C / 74°F17°C / 63°F77 mm72%59%
December25°C / 76°F19°C / 66°F74 mm74%59%

What to pack for April

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Sydney?

Our Sydney guide recommends: September to November or March to May — Southern Hemisphere spring and autumn, avoiding peak summer crowds and heat.

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

Best time to visit Sydney →

Other Australia cities in April

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Sydney in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Sydney?

April is a reasonable time for Sydney: highs around 22°C and about 78 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Sydney in April?

Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Sydney in April?

Sydney typically gets around 78 mm of rain in April — some rain.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?

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

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Sydney (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.