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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

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

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
27
30
Feb
26
33
Mar
26
29
Apr
22
28
May
19
24
Jun
16
19
Jul
16
18
Aug
19
18
Sep
22
21
Oct
22
22
Nov
25
25
Dec
27
30

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
118
1
Feb
82
18
Mar
59
4
Apr
160
20
May
160
94
Jun
140
113
Jul
38
154
Aug
36
168
Sep
60
27
Oct
41
43
Nov
121
25
Dec
53
6

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.

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