Sydney in July
If July is your window for visiting Sydney, here's what the climate data says you can expect.
Daytime highs average 16.1 degrees, dropping to 8.4 degrees overnight. That's a 8-degree swing between day and night. It's cool but manageable. A jumper handles most of it.
July is 6.1 degrees cooler than Sydney's yearly average.
Rainfall in July averages 38mm over about 10 days. That means roughly a 33% chance of rain on any given day, pack a compact umbrella just in case.
Sunshine-wise, July delivers around 10.2 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the moderate category. Sunscreen is still wise, especially if you burn easily.
July scores 3.9/10 on our Comfort Score. It's the tough end of the year weather-wise.
For your suitcase: a decent jumper or fleece.
Check the data table below for the full picture, or compare Sydney in July with another destination.
July at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in July. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- A jumper or light cardigan for flexibility
- A warm jumper or fleece for cool mornings and evenings
- A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella
Coming From Overseas?
How July in Sydney stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 8 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 15 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 14 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How July Compares
Sydney's monthly climate at a glance. July is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.6 | 19.7 | 118mm | 7.8 |
| Feb | 26.5 | 19.5 | 82mm | 7.8 |
| Mar | 25.5 | 17.2 | 59mm | 8.9 |
| Apr | 21.9 | 14.0 | 160mm | 7.2 |
| May | 18.8 | 11.4 | 160mm | 4.2 |
| Jun | 16.0 | 7.7 | 140mm | 2.6 |
| Jul | 16.1 | 8.4 | 38mm | 3.9 |
| Aug | 19.4 | 10.1 | 36mm | 6.7 |
| Sep | 22.2 | 11.0 | 60mm | 9.0 |
| Oct | 21.7 | 12.6 | 41mm | 8.8 |
| Nov | 25.2 | 17.6 | 121mm | 8.7 |
| Dec | 26.8 | 19.1 | 53mm | 8.8 |