Australia
Things to do in Sydney
Scuba diving, snorkeling and food tours and more, with the best month for each. Sydney is most comfortable for sightseeing in April–May and July to December.
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- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Food tours
- Walking tours
- Wine tours
- Private tours
- Boat tours
- Helicopter tours
- Cooking classes
- Sunset cruises
Popular tours in Sydney
Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Highlights CruiseFrom $27View 
Sydney Attractions Pass: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo and Madame TussaudsFrom $35View 
Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking TourFrom $36View 
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus TourFrom $35View 
Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking TourFrom $36View 
Sydney Bike ToursFrom $85View
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What to book in Sydney
Sydney month by month
Sydney weather by month
Averages for Sydney, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 81 (27) | 80 (27) | 78 (26) | 74 (24) | 70 (21) | 65 (18) | 64 (18) | 67 (19) | 71 (22) | 74 (23) | 76 (24) | 78 (26) |
| Low °F (°C) | 68 (20) | 68 (20) | 65 (18) | 60 (15) | 54 (12) | 50 (10) | 48 (9) | 49 (10) | 54 (12) | 58 (15) | 62 (17) | 65 (18) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 73 (23) | 74 (23) | 74 (23) | 72 (22) | 70 (21) | 67 (20) | 65 (19) | 65 (18) | 65 (18) | 67 (19) | 68 (20) | 71 (21) |
| Sunset (15th) | 8:09 pm | 7:48 pm | 7:14 pm | 5:33 pm | 5:03 pm | 4:53 pm | 5:04 pm | 5:25 pm | 5:47 pm | 7:08 pm | 7:36 pm | 8:02 pm |
Day trips from Sydney
- Blue Mountains 51 mi
- Sandstone cliffs, the Three Sisters and eucalyptus forests, two hours west.
- Jenolan Caves 65 mi
- Limestone caves with guided tours, beyond the Blue Mountains.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
For walking around and sightseeing, April–May and July to December. January is the warmest month at about 81°F (27°C), and July the coolest at about 64°F (18°C).
What is the rainiest month in Sydney?
March, with about 10 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Sydney?
February, at about 74°F (23°C). It's coolest in August, at about 65°F (18°C).