Hervey Bay vs Sydney Weather Compared
Hervey Bay runs 3.5 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 25.7 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Hervey Bay collects 1,136mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 68mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Hervey Bay edges out Sydney 7.4/10 to 7.0/10.
Summary Comparison
Hervey Bay
Avg Max Temp
25.7°C
Avg Min Temp
19.6°C
Annual Rainfall
1136mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.4/10
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
- Hervey Bay is 3.5 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Hervey Bay receives 68mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Sydney experiences 3 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Hervey Bay Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Hervey Bay Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Hervey Bay Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Hervey Bay Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 | 26.6 | 24.7 | 19.7 | 106.6 | 117.9 | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| February | 29.9 | 26.5 | 24.2 | 19.5 | 77.9 | 82.3 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| March | 27.8 | 25.5 | 23.0 | 17.2 | 192.4 | 58.9 | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| April | 25.9 | 21.9 | 20.2 | 14.0 | 144.6 | 160.4 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| May | 23.7 | 18.8 | 17.5 | 11.4 | 51.4 | 159.7 | 8.8 | 4.9 |
| June | 21.6 | 16.0 | 12.7 | 7.7 | 69.4 | 139.8 | 8.4 | 4.0 |
| July | 20.6 | 16.1 | 13.2 | 8.4 | 44.3 | 38.4 | 7.3 | 4.9 |
| August | 22.3 | 19.4 | 16.0 | 10.1 | 101.4 | 35.8 | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| September | 24.4 | 22.2 | 17.7 | 11.0 | 14.2 | 59.8 | 10.0 | 8.9 |
| October | 25.8 | 21.7 | 19.9 | 12.6 | 69.8 | 41.2 | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| November | 27.7 | 25.2 | 22.7 | 17.6 | 75.1 | 120.7 | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| December | 28.5 | 26.8 | 23.5 | 19.1 | 189.2 | 53.2 | 6.1 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sydney edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Hervey Bay 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. Hervey Bay has higher average solar radiation.