The weather in July in Sydney

It's pleasantly warm in July in Sydney with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? July is a good time to be in Sydney. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in July for Sydney, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 26°C in 2016, Sydney reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Sydney is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.

Rainfall amount

In July, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in July for Sydney

Click on any day in July to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sydney. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

July weather comparison

  Sydney New York
Average temperature 19°C 31°C
Max. temperature 21°C 33°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 89 mm 160 mm
Rainy days 11 days 18 days

Start of July

The month of July starts in Sydney with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid July

By mid-July, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of July

By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Sydney is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in July in Sydney, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in July in Sydney

Temperature in July in Sydney over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July in Sydney, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in July in Sydney

Total precipitation in July in Sydney over the years

Daily UV index in July in Sydney

This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Sydney, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Sydney by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sydney. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.