July · Australia
Best time to visit Sydney in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sydney in July
Average temperature 12°C, 91 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
July in Sydney scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°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.
July in Sydney — reliably good (9th best month)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 91 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Sydney — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sydney in July?
- In July, Sydney averages 12°C, 91 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Sydney?
- July earns a 7.5/10 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 July?
- Expect about 91 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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