The weather in September in Sydney

It's pleasantly warm in September in Sydney with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? September 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 September 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 35°C in 2023, Sydney reached the highest temperature in September over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Sydney is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

In September, there is an average of 58 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in September for Sydney

Click on any day in September 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.

September weather comparison

  Sydney New York
Average temperature 22°C 27°C
Max. temperature 25°C 31°C
Min. temperature 11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 58 mm 57 mm
Rainy days 9 days 9 days

Start of September

The month of September starts in Sydney with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid September

By mid-September, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of September

By the end of September, the average daytime temperature in Sydney is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°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 9 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 September in Sydney, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in September in Sydney

Temperature in September in Sydney over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in September 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 September in Sydney

Total precipitation in September in Sydney over the years

Daily UV index in September in Sydney

This chart shows the average daily UV index in September 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.