Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
73°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Sydney
Australia · Oceania
Mild days average highs in the low 70s, but nights are brisk in the upper 50s. The sea is cool in the upper 60s.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
73°F
Lows around 57°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
68°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 8 wet days this month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableOctober
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 56°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
51%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
7 mphOctober Light breeze
Sea temperature
68°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 67°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning64°F
Rain15%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday71°F
Rain18%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain15%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening67°F
Rain11%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 67 | 3.0 | 10 | 11.3 | 74 | 76 |
| Feb | 80 | 67 | 3.5 | 11 | 10.6 | 76 | 77 |
| Mar | 77 | 65 | 3.3 | 12 | 10.2 | 77 | 76 |
| Apr | 73 | 59 | 2.5 | 9 | 9.6 | 77 | 74 |
| May | 68 | 53 | 2.1 | 8 | 8.9 | 76 | 71 |
| Jun | 63 | 49 | 2.4 | 8 | 8.4 | 77 | 68 |
| Jul | 63 | 47 | 1.7 | 6 | 9.0 | 73 | 66 |
| Aug | 65 | 48 | 1.9 | 6 | 9.5 | 69 | 65 |
| Sep | 69 | 52 | 1.6 | 6 | 10.5 | 68 | 66 |
| Oct | 73 | 57 | 2.2 | 8 | 10.9 | 69 | 68 |
| Nov | 75 | 61 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.0 | 72 | 70 |
| Dec | 78 | 65 | 2.1 | 9 | 11.6 | 72 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology