Sydney weather live
On this page you can follow the weather in Sydney in real time: current temperature and feels-like, wind and gusts, humidity, pressure, cloud cover, dew point and chance of rain, refreshed every few minutes. The hourly and seven-day forecasts help with everything from the commute to a day at the beach. Sydney sits on the Pacific coast of southeastern Australia, and the ocean strongly shapes its mild climate.
Sydney's climate
Sydney has a humid subtropical climate, warm and temperate, strongly moderated by the surrounding ocean. Summers, from December to February, are warm to hot and humid, with temperatures often in the high 20s and low 30s and occasional heat spikes when hot, dry winds arrive from the interior, sometimes followed by dramatic "southerly buster" wind changes that bring a sudden cool blast off the sea. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are common in the warmer months. Winters are mild, with cool nights but generally sunny, comfortable days and frost essentially unknown near the coast. Rainfall is spread through the year, with a tendency toward wetter periods in autumn and early summer, sometimes delivered in intense downpours. The sea breeze keeps coastal suburbs cooler and more humid, while western suburbs, away from the ocean, experience hotter summers and cooler winter nights.
Air quality and UV in Sydney
The page also shows air quality (US AQI, PM2.5, PM10, ozone, NO₂) and the UV index. Sea breezes usually keep the air well ventilated, though bushfire smoke can sharply reduce air quality during dry spells, and calm days may raise pollutant levels. Under strong Australian sun the UV index is often very high; together with sunrise, sunset and day length, sun protection is especially important.
FAQ
What is the weather like in Sydney right now?
The live panel above shows the current temperature, wind, humidity and rainfall in Sydney, refreshed every few minutes.
Will it rain today in Sydney?
The hourly forecast shows the chance of rain for each hour, and the 7-day view shows the outlook for the coming days.
What is Sydney's climate like?
Sydney has a humid subtropical climate: warm to hot, humid summers with thunderstorms and mild, sunny winters, strongly moderated by the ocean.