Weather in Sydney in April
April in Sydney is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Australia, this is how Sydney actually wears April, not how a country centroid would. Compared with January and July, April sits in the middle of Sydney's year.
Pack for Sydney in April, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 19°C
15–23°C
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Sydney in April. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Sydney in April. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Sydney
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Sydney
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Sydney
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FAQs about Sydney
Climate averages for Sydney, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Sydney is between October and January, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
January is the hottest month, with an average around 24°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 121 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
