Sydney weather in April
Sydney in April averages 19°C (67°F), 95 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sydney, April is the sixth warmest, the third wettest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 19°C (67°F)
15–23°C · 59–74°F
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
hours per day
What is Sydney like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Sydney in April?
A light rain jacket
About 95 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
April compared with March and May
April in Sydney is 2.8°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 22°C (72°F).
April in Sydney is 2.9°C warmer than May and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (62°F).
Daylight in Sydney in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 11 hours 14 minutes in Sydney, rising about 06:17 and setting about 17:32 local time.
April ends 57 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 10 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sydney
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Sydney
What to read before you book.
Sydney weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 80 mm |
| February | 24°C / 74°F | 116 mm |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 90 mm |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 95 mm |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 89 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm |
| July | 13°C / 56°F | 70 mm |
| August | 14°C / 58°F | 63 mm |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 57 mm |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 55 mm |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 71 mm |
| December | 22°C / 72°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Sydney in April
April climate averages for Sydney, 1991–2020.
Sydney averages 19°C (67°F) in April, ranging from about 15°C (59°F) at night to 23°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 95 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. April averages 19°C (67°F) against 16°C (62°F) in May — 2.9°C warmer.
April is 2.8°C cooler than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is October to January; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 14 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 14 hours 24 minutes in December and 9 hours 55 minutes in June.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:17 and sunset about 17:32 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 57 minutes shorter than it starts.
