01Weather
Sydney weather in August
Afternoons in August average 19.6 °C (67 °F) and nights cool to 10.0 °C (50 °F). The month brings about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 6 days. Compared with July it is 0.9 °C warmer; September is 2.9 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 24 °C / 75 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 16 °C / 60 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 45 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.1 | 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 | 19 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 31.6 °C / 4.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 06:47 | 17:15 | 10.5 h |
| 15 August | 06:33 | 17:25 | 10.9 h |
| 31 August | 06:14 | 17:36 | 11.4 h |
Daylight grows by about 54 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Sydney).
03Crowds
How busy Sydney is in August
quiet The main sights are quiet in August. What drives it:
- City2Surf run
- late winter
- cheapest hotels
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
No public holidays in Australia fall in August, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Sydney in August
Every year in August
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| City2Surf | second Sunday of August | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Sydney in August
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August is late winter, dry and bright, with afternoons around 18 °C, the City2Surf fun run on the second Sunday with 80,000 runners from the city to Bondi and the first wattle blossom in the national parks. It is the quietest month for international visitors and the cheapest. Rain falls on about seven days, the driest month of the year. The light on the Harbour is superb.
Whale watching continues, with calves heading south from late August. The Sydney Science Festival and the Chinese Hungry Ghost season fill the calendar. Daylight grows from ten and a half to eleven and a half hours. The beaches are empty on weekdays. For the start of spring, blossom and the Running Festival, see September.
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 August? See the best time to visit Sydney.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne in August | 15 °C | 10 |
| Singapore in August | 32 °C | 12 |
| Bangkok in August | 34 °C | 23 |
| Tokyo in August | 32 °C | 8 |
| Kyoto in August | 34 °C | 8 |
| Shanghai in August | 34 °C | 14 |
11FAQ
Sydney in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Sydney?
August is one of the best months to visit Sydney. Daytime highs average 20 °C (67 °F), rain falls on about 6 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Sydney in August?
Expect mild days around 20 °C (67 °F) and nights near 10 °C (50 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 24 °C, and one in ten stays below 16 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Sydney in August?
August brings about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over roughly 6 days, which is fairly dry by Sydney standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 19 percent.
What should I wear in Sydney in August?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella for occasional showers.
Is Sydney crowded in August?
The main sights are quiet in August. Main drivers: City2Surf run; late winter; cheapest hotels.
What time does it get dark in Sydney in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 17:25 and rises at 06:33, giving 10.9 hours of daylight.