What is the weather like in Canberra vs Sydney in August?

In August, Canberra averages 15°C high / 0°C low with about 46 mm of rain; Sydney averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 97 mm.

Canberra vs Sydney in August

Sydney is the better pick in August — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is cool, rainy, clean air, while Canberra is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Canberra vs Sydney — August climate, side by side

	Canberra	Sydney
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	11°C	15°C
Avg high / low	15° / 0°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	46 mm	97 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	82%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	26	46

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Canberra vs Sydney in August — FAQ

Is August better in Canberra or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in August — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is cool, rainy, clean air, while Canberra is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Canberra vs Sydney in August?: In August, Canberra averages 15°C high / 0°C low with about 46 mm of rain; Sydney averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 97 mm.