Sydney weather in October

October in Sydney: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Sydney · #47 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sydney climate normals — October

Daytime high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low14°C / 58°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall78 mm / 3.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity69%💧 humid
Dew point12°C / 53°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Sydney in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Sydney?
October in Sydney: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Sydney on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Sydney in October?
In October, Sydney averages a daily high of 21.6°C and a low of 14.4°C, with about 77.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sydney in October?
Sydney has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in October.

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