01Weather
Sydney weather in June
Afternoons in June average 18.3 °C (65 °F) and nights cool to 9.6 °C (49 °F). The month brings about 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with May it is 2.8 °C cooler; July is 0.4 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical June | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 21 °C / 71 °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 / 44 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | 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 | 34 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest June day 2016–2025 | 24.2 °C / 4.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 June | 06:51 | 16:54 | 10.0 h |
| 15 June | 06:58 | 16:52 | 9.9 h |
| 30 June | 07:01 | 16:56 | 9.9 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 6 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Sydney).
03Crowds
How busy Sydney is in June
moderate The main sights are moderate in June. What drives it:
- Vivid Sydney light festival
- King's Birthday long weekend
- winter whale season begins
04Public holidays
Public holidays in June 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday |
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 June
Every year in June
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Film Festival | June | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Sydney in June
- 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
June is the first winter month, mild and dry with afternoons around 18 °C, Vivid running until mid-month, the Film Festival in the second week and the King's Birthday long weekend on the second Monday. Days are short, with sunset before five, but sunny. Whale watching is excellent. It is good value apart from the Vivid weekends, when Circular Quay hotels fill. Rain falls on about ten days.
The Harbour is at its clearest in the dry winter air. The ski season opens in the Snowy Mountains on the long weekend, six hours away. The Biennale of Sydney runs in even years from March into June. Sea temperatures around 19 °C still draw year-round swimmers at Bondi. For the coolest month and the winter school holidays, see July.
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 June? See the best time to visit Sydney.
10Elsewhere
June in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne in June | 14 °C | 9 |
| Singapore in June | 32 °C | 12 |
| Bangkok in June | 35 °C | 21 |
| Tokyo in June | 27 °C | 12 |
| Kyoto in June | 29 °C | 11 |
| Shanghai in June | 29 °C | 15 |
11FAQ
Sydney in June: your questions
Is June a good time to visit Sydney?
June is one of the best months to visit Sydney. Daytime highs average 18 °C (65 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Sydney in June?
Expect mild days around 18 °C (65 °F) and nights near 10 °C (49 °F). One June in ten brings afternoons above 21 °C, and one in ten stays below 16 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Sydney in June?
June brings about 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Sydney standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 34 percent.
What should I wear in Sydney in June?
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 June?
The main sights are moderate in June. Main drivers: Vivid Sydney light festival; King's Birthday long weekend; winter whale season begins.
What time does it get dark in Sydney in June?
Around the middle of June the sun sets at about 16:52 and rises at 06:58, giving 9.9 hours of daylight.