Sydney weather in July
Sydney in July averages 13°C (56°F), 70 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sydney, July is the coldest, the fifth driest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (56°F)
9–18°C · 47–64°F
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.6 h
hours per day
What is Sydney like in July?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Sydney in July?
A light rain jacket
About 70 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (47°F).
July compared with June and August
July in Sydney is 0.8°C cooler than June and 51 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
July in Sydney is 1°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
Daylight in Sydney in July
On 15 July the sun is up for 10 hours 7 minutes in Sydney, rising about 06:58 and setting about 17:04 local time.
July ends 31 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 17 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sydney
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for Sydney
What to read before you book.
Sydney weather by month
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How July compares with the rest of the year
July 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 July
July climate averages for Sydney, 1991–2020.
Sydney averages 13°C (56°F) in July, ranging from about 9°C (47°F) at night to 18°C (64°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 70 mm falls across July, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. July averages 13°C (56°F) against 14°C (58°F) in August — 1°C cooler.
July is 0.8°C cooler than June, and 51 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is October to January; July sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.6 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 July 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 7 minutes of daylight in mid-July, against 14 hours 24 minutes in December and 9 hours 55 minutes in June.
On 15 July, sunrise is about 06:58 and sunset about 17:04 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 31 minutes longer than it starts.
