01Weather
Sydney weather in April
Afternoons in April average 24.2 °C (76 °F) and nights cool to 15.7 °C (60 °F). The month brings about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain spread over roughly 9 days. Compared with March it is 2.3 °C cooler; May is 3.1 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 28 °C / 83 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 20 °C / 69 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 13 °C / 55 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 1.5 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 31 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 36.8 °C / 9.9 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 07:07 | 18:50 | 11.7 h |
| 15 April | 06:17 | 17:32 | 11.2 h |
| 30 April | 06:29 | 17:15 | 10.8 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 54 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Sydney).
03Crowds
How busy Sydney is in April
busy The main sights are busy in April. What drives it:
- Easter and the Royal Easter Show
- Anzac Day on 25 April
- autumn school holidays
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2027 | Anzac Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Sydney in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Anzac Day | 25 April, dawn services and march | national |
07Packing
What to pack for Sydney in April
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April is mild and often clear, with afternoons around 23 °C, the Easter long weekend with four public holidays from Good Friday to Easter Monday, the Royal Easter Show at Olympic Park over two weeks and Anzac Day on 25 April, when the dawn service at the Cenotaph and the march through the city draw huge crowds. Autumn school holidays run for two weeks around Easter. Swimming is still comfortable at 22 °C.
Rain falls on about ten days. The Sydney Comedy Festival runs through late April and May. Hotel rates spike over Easter and ease afterwards. The lifesaver patrols end at the end of April on most beaches. For the autumn at its best and the start of Vivid, see May; late April after Anzac Day is a quiet window.
09Compare
Sydney month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 °C | 20 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| February | 28 °C | 20 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| March | 26 °C | 19 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| April | 24 °C | 16 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 21 °C | 12 °C | 6 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 18 °C | 10 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| July | 19 °C | 9 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| August | 20 °C | 10 °C | 6 | – | quiet | Excellent |
| September | 22 °C | 12 °C | 7 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| October | 24 °C | 15 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 26 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| December | 28 °C | 19 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Sydney.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne in April | 21 °C | 8 |
| Singapore in April | 32 °C | 12 |
| Bangkok in April | 36 °C | – |
| Tokyo in April | 20 °C | 10 |
| Kyoto in April | 21 °C | 9 |
| Shanghai in April | 22 °C | 11 |
11FAQ
Sydney in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Sydney?
April is a good month to visit Sydney. Daytime highs average 24 °C (76 °F), rain falls on about 9 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Sydney in April?
Expect warm days around 24 °C (76 °F) and nights near 16 °C (60 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 28 °C, and one in ten stays below 20 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Sydney in April?
April brings about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain over roughly 9 days, which is showery by Sydney standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 31 percent.
What should I wear in Sydney in April?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Sydney crowded in April?
The main sights are busy in April. Main drivers: Easter and the Royal Easter Show; Anzac Day on 25 April; autumn school holidays.
What time does it get dark in Sydney in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 17:32 and rises at 06:17, giving 11.2 hours of daylight.