Sydney vs Perth Weather Compared
Perth runs 2.5 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 24.7 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Sydney collects 1,068mm of rain a year to Perth's 673mm, a 395mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Perth edges out Sydney 7.5/10 to 7.0/10.
Summary Comparison
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
Perth
Avg Max Temp
24.7°C
Avg Min Temp
15.0°C
Annual Rainfall
673mm
Days >35°C
21
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.5/10
Key Differences
- Perth is 2.5 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Sydney receives 395mm more annual rainfall than Perth
- Perth experiences 18 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Sydney Max (°C) |
Perth Max (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Perth Min (°C) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Perth Rain (mm) |
Sydney Comfort | Perth Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6 | 30.2 | 19.7 | 19.1 | 117.9 | 0.9 | 7.0 | 7.9 |
| February | 26.5 | 33.2 | 19.5 | 20.5 | 82.3 | 17.5 | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| March | 25.5 | 29.3 | 17.2 | 17.4 | 58.9 | 4.1 | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| April | 21.9 | 27.5 | 14.0 | 15.9 | 160.4 | 20.2 | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| May | 18.8 | 24.4 | 11.4 | 14.6 | 159.7 | 94.5 | 4.9 | 8.9 |
| June | 16.0 | 18.7 | 7.7 | 11.2 | 139.8 | 113.3 | 4.0 | 5.6 |
| July | 16.1 | 18.0 | 8.4 | 10.9 | 38.4 | 154.3 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| August | 19.4 | 18.2 | 10.1 | 12.2 | 35.8 | 167.6 | 7.3 | 5.2 |
| September | 22.2 | 20.6 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 59.8 | 27.1 | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| October | 21.7 | 22.4 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 41.2 | 43.3 | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| November | 25.2 | 24.9 | 17.6 | 14.9 | 120.7 | 24.9 | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| December | 26.8 | 29.5 | 19.1 | 18.9 | 53.2 | 5.8 | 8.4 | 7.8 |
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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. Perth's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Perth has higher average solar radiation.