Barossa Valley vs Sydney Weather Compared
Sydney runs 0.5 degrees warmer than Barossa Valley on average, 22.2 degrees to 21.7 degrees across the year. Sydney collects 1,068mm of rain a year to Barossa Valley's 488mm, a 580mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Sydney edges out Barossa Valley 7.0/10 to 6.8/10.
Summary Comparison
Barossa Valley
Avg Max Temp
21.7°C
Avg Min Temp
10.9°C
Annual Rainfall
488mm
Days >35°C
17
Frost Days
1
Comfort Score
6.8/10
Sydney
Avg Max Temp
22.2°C
Avg Min Temp
14.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1068mm
Days >35°C
3
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Key Differences
- Sydney receives 580mm more annual rainfall than Barossa Valley
- Barossa Valley experiences 14 more days above 35C per year
- Sydney is frost-free, while Barossa Valley experiences 1 frost days annually
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Barossa Valley Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Barossa Valley Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Barossa Valley Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Barossa Valley Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6 | 26.6 | 15.7 | 19.7 | 94.7 | 117.9 | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| February | 30.1 | 26.5 | 15.7 | 19.5 | 0.1 | 82.3 | 7.9 | 6.8 |
| March | 28.5 | 25.5 | 16.2 | 17.2 | 5.9 | 58.9 | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| April | 19.7 | 21.9 | 9.1 | 14.0 | 10.5 | 160.4 | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| May | 18.5 | 18.8 | 8.9 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 159.7 | 7.4 | 4.9 |
| June | 13.6 | 16.0 | 6.3 | 7.7 | 65.7 | 139.8 | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| July | 12.7 | 16.1 | 6.1 | 8.4 | 78.7 | 38.4 | 2.5 | 4.9 |
| August | 16.9 | 19.4 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 72.5 | 35.8 | 5.0 | 7.3 |
| September | 17.0 | 22.2 | 7.0 | 11.0 | 46.6 | 59.8 | 5.2 | 8.9 |
| October | 22.1 | 21.7 | 10.3 | 12.6 | 49.5 | 41.2 | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| November | 24.7 | 25.2 | 12.7 | 17.6 | 38.1 | 120.7 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| December | 28.4 | 26.8 | 13.9 | 19.1 | 14.6 | 53.2 | 8.2 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Barossa Valley edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Sydney offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Barossa Valley has higher average solar radiation.