Lismore vs Sydney Weather Compared
Lismore runs 2.9 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 25.1 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Lismore collects 1,541mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 473mm gap. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (7.0/10 for Lismore, 7.0/10 for Sydney).
Summary Comparison
Lismore
Avg Max Temp
25.1°C
Avg Min Temp
15.6°C
Annual Rainfall
1541mm
Days >35°C
5
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
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
- Lismore is 2.9 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Lismore receives 473mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Lismore experiences 2 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Lismore Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Lismore Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Lismore Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Lismore Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 | 26.6 | 21.1 | 19.7 | 243.4 | 117.9 | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| February | 29.4 | 26.5 | 20.6 | 19.5 | 117.0 | 82.3 | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| March | 26.6 | 25.5 | 18.6 | 17.2 | 130.6 | 58.9 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| April | 24.7 | 21.9 | 16.0 | 14.0 | 163.2 | 160.4 | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| May | 21.0 | 18.8 | 12.9 | 11.4 | 95.7 | 159.7 | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| June | 19.6 | 16.0 | 9.6 | 7.7 | 25.5 | 139.8 | 7.2 | 4.0 |
| July | 19.0 | 16.1 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 45.2 | 38.4 | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| August | 23.1 | 19.4 | 12.8 | 10.1 | 96.6 | 35.8 | 8.9 | 7.3 |
| September | 25.0 | 22.2 | 12.9 | 11.0 | 121.1 | 59.8 | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| October | 25.7 | 21.7 | 15.0 | 12.6 | 96.6 | 41.2 | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| November | 27.8 | 25.2 | 18.4 | 17.6 | 226.6 | 120.7 | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| December | 29.8 | 26.8 | 19.8 | 19.1 | 179.0 | 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. 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. Lismore has higher average solar radiation.