Sydney
Sydney, Australia's oldest city, is a cosmopolitan hub with a stunning harbor and iconic landmarks.
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Overview
A city in New South Wales, it is Australia's oldest and a global finance hub. It features the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and beaches like Bondi.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Sydney.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌤️18°C8°C0%0 mm
- WedJul 15🌦️15°C10°C57%1 mm
- ThuJul 16🌦️15°C12°C100%9 mm
- FriJul 17🌧️17°C12°C96%9 mm
- SatJul 18🌦️18°C12°C61%5.5 mm
- SunJul 19☁️17°C13°C28%0 mm
- MonJul 20☁️17°C13°C22%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation1147 mm95 rainy days
Avg. humidity56%
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 20°C | 91 mm |
| Feb | 27°C | 20°C | 132 mm |
| Mar | 26°C | 18°C | 118 mm |
| Apr | 24°C | 15°C | 114 mm |
| May | 21°C | 12°C | 101 mm |
| Jun | 18°C | 10°C | 142 mm |
| Jul | 18°C | 9°C | 80 mm |
| Aug | 19°C | 10°C | 75 mm |
| Sep | 22°C | 12°C | 63 mm |
| Oct | 23°C | 15°C | 68 mm |
| Nov | 24°C | 17°C | 91 mm |
| Dec | 26°C | 18°C | 73 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jul 19, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierStandard Remote WorkHandles video calls and daily work tasks
Download32.6 Mbps
Upload8.5 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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