01Weather
Sydney weather in October
Afternoons in October average 24.3 °C (76 °F) and nights cool to 14.9 °C (59 °F). The month brings about 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain spread over roughly 8 days. Compared with September it is 1.8 °C warmer; November is 1.2 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical October | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 30 °C / 86 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 19 °C / 66 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 53 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 2.9 | 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 | 26 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest October day 2016–2025 | 38.8 °C / 8.4 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | 05:31 | 17:57 | 12.4 h |
| 15 October | 06:13 | 19:08 | 12.9 h |
| 31 October | 05:55 | 19:22 | 13.4 h |
Daylight grows by about 60 minutes over the month. Times are local (Australia/Sydney), including the clock change on the last Sunday of October.
03Crowds
How busy Sydney is in October
busy The main sights are busy in October. What drives it:
- jacaranda season
- Labour Day long weekend
- Sculpture by the Sea starts
04Public holidays
Public holidays in October 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2027 | Labour 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 October
Every year in October
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture by the Sea | late October to early November, Bondi to Tamarama | art |
07Packing
What to pack for Sydney in October
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
- something for heat: 3 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
October brings warm, drier days around 22 °C, jacaranda purple across the North Shore and Kirribilli by the end of the month, the Labour Day long weekend on the first Monday and Sculpture by the Sea along the Bondi to Tamarama cliffs from late October for two weeks. Crowds build again but remain below summer levels. Daylight saving begins on the first Sunday. Rain falls on about nine days.
The Good Food Month fills restaurants with events. Sea temperatures reach 20 °C and the beaches fill at weekends. Hotel rates rise through the month. The Manly Jazz Festival over the long weekend is free. For the jacaranda peak and the drier, warmer days before summer pricing, see November.
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 October? See the best time to visit Sydney.
10Elsewhere
October in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne in October | 20 °C | 9 |
| Singapore in October | 32 °C | 12 |
| Bangkok in October | 33 °C | 22 |
| Tokyo in October | 22 °C | 10 |
| Kyoto in October | 24 °C | 8 |
| Shanghai in October | 24 °C | 8 |
11FAQ
Sydney in October: your questions
Is October a good time to visit Sydney?
October is one of the best months to visit Sydney. Daytime highs average 24 °C (76 °F), rain falls on about 8 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Sydney in October?
Expect warm days around 24 °C (76 °F) and nights near 15 °C (59 °F). One October in ten brings afternoons above 30 °C, and one in ten stays below 19 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Sydney in October?
October brings about 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain over roughly 8 days, which is fairly dry by Sydney standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 26 percent.
What should I wear in Sydney in October?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella for occasional showers.
Is Sydney crowded in October?
The main sights are busy in October. Main drivers: jacaranda season; Labour Day long weekend; Sculpture by the Sea starts.
What time does it get dark in Sydney in October?
Around the middle of October the sun sets at about 19:08 and rises at 06:13, giving 12.9 hours of daylight.