AustraliaThe weather in October in Sydney
It's warm in October in Sydney with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.
Looking for great weather? October 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 October 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 37°C in 2019, Sydney reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Sydney is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in October for Sydney
Click on any day in October 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.
October weather comparison
| Sydney | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 27°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 69 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Sydney with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Sydney is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°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 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Sydney, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Sydney
Temperature in October in Sydney over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Sydney
Total precipitation in October in Sydney over the years
Daily UV index in October in Sydney
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.