Sydney weather in August
Sydney in August averages 14°C (58°F), 63 mm of rain and 8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sydney, August is the third coldest and the third driest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
9–19°C · 49–66°F
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 8 h
hours per day
What is Sydney like in August?
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 August?
High-factor sun cream
With 8 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A light rain jacket
About 63 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (49°F).
August compared with July and September
August in Sydney is 1°C warmer than July and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
August in Sydney is 2.6°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
Daylight in Sydney in August
On 15 August the sun is up for 10 hours 52 minutes in Sydney, rising about 06:34 and setting about 17:25 local time.
August ends 54 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 32 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sydney
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Sydney
What to read before you book.
Sydney weather by month
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How August compares with the rest of the year
August 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 August
August climate averages for Sydney, 1991–2020.
Sydney averages 14°C (58°F) in August, ranging from about 9°C (49°F) at night to 19°C (66°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 63 mm falls across August, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. August averages 14°C (58°F) against 17°C (62°F) in September — 2.6°C cooler.
August is 1°C warmer than July, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is October to January; August sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what August is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-August, against 14 hours 24 minutes in December and 9 hours 55 minutes in June.
On 15 August, sunrise is about 06:34 and sunset about 17:25 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 54 minutes longer than it starts.
