August · Australia
Best time to visit Sydney in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sydney in August
Average temperature 14°C, 91 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Sydney scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 91 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sydney reveals its true character from the water: harbor ferries, sandstone headlands, ocean pools, and long golden evening light converge in spring and early summer.
August holds up well in Sydney — 7th best month
August averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sydney in August?
- In August, Sydney averages 14°C, 91 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Sydney?
- August earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sydney in August?
- Expect about 91 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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