Plan your day in Sydney with current conditions, hourly weather, extended forecasts, what-to-wear guidance, beauty and hair conditions, dining and nightlife weather, travel planning, air quality, pollen, and destination-specific insights.

SYDNEY WEATHER
76°
Overcast
Feels like 70°F
Feels like
70°F Current apparent temperature
Wind
16 mph ENE
Humidity
60% Comfortable range
UV index
4 Moderate
Air quality
Good US EPA scale when available
Visibility
6 mi Good visibility
More Current Conditions
Dew point61°F
Pressure29.84 in
Sunrise06:17 AM
Sunset07:05 PM
Moonrise06:44 AM
Moonset08:55 PM
Moon phaseWaxing Crescent
Updated today Forecasts refresh throughout the day.
DAILY WEATHER BRIEF

Sydney Weather Today

Sydney is currently 76°F with overcast. Today is expected to range from 65°F to 79°F, with a 59% chance of rain. Keep a rain plan handy; current winds are around 16 mph.

AT A GLANCE

What You Need to Know Today

UmbrellaRecommended

59% daily rain chance.

LayersKeep it breathable
Outdoor plansCheck timing
Sun protectionRoutine

UV index 4.

Evening79°F

12% rain around 6 PM.

Air qualityGood
FORECASTAUTHORITY INDEX

Fashion Weather Index

7/10

Good overall, with a few weather considerations worth planning around.

STYLE & COMFORT

What to Wear in Sydney Today

LayersBreathable pieces
OuterwearOptional
Rain planCarry an umbrella
FootwearWater-friendly shoes
SunRoutine protection
FabricSeasonal fabrics
BEAUTY WEATHER

Hair & Skin Forecast

HairStyle-friendly conditions
SkinNormal hydration
Sun careDaily SPF
PLAN YOUR DAY

Today’s Weather Planner for Sydney

Best outdoor window8 PM

Best near-term balance of temperature, wind and rain risk.

Rain watch10 PM · 78%
Warmest hour6 PM · 79°F
DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Outdoor Dining, Rooftops & Evening Plans

Outdoor diningMixed

Check venue cover and wind exposure before committing.

RooftopsUse discretion
PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography & Golden Hour

Morning golden hour6:17 AM – 7:17 AM

Approximate window based on local sunrise.

Evening golden hour6:05 PM – 7:05 PM

Approximate window before local sunset.

Cloud cover100%

Soft, diffused light is likely.

Midday solar irradiance901 W/m²

Shortwave solar radiation reported by the provider when available on the account.

TRAVEL CONDITIONS

Sightseeing & Travel Readiness

SightseeingPlan indoor backups
VisibilityGood
WindManageable
AIR & ALLERGENS

Air Quality & Pollen

Air qualityGood
Hazel pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Alder pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Birch pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Oak pollenModerate · 29 grains/m³
Grass pollenModerate · 20 grains/m³
Mugwort pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
Ragweed pollenNone detected · 0 grains/m³
TODAY

Hourly Forecast

76° 14% rain
75° 15% rain
76° 15% rain
79° 12% rain
78° 11% rain
75° 13% rain
73° 16% rain
70° 78% rain
68° 65% rain
68° 51% rain
67° 37% rain
68° 29% rain
67° 52% rain
66° 35% rain
66° 34% rain
66° 31% rain
65° 54% rain
65° 56% rain
WEEK AHEAD

Week Ahead Highlights

Best outdoor dayven, Oct 23

Sunny · 7% rain

Warmest dayven, Oct 23

83°F

Coolest nightmer, Oct 14

59°F

Strongest rain signalmar, Oct 13

79% rain chance

7-DAY FORECAST

Sydney Week Ahead

The most useful week is shown first. Open the extended outlook when you need the full 14-day view.

lun Oct 12 79° / 65° Sunny 59% rain
mar Oct 13 68° / 62° Patchy rain nearby 79% rain
mer Oct 14 62° / 59° Patchy rain nearby 57% rain
jeu Oct 15 63° / 61° Patchy rain nearby 65% rain
ven Oct 16 64° / 62° Patchy rain nearby 57% rain
sam Oct 17 64° / 62° Patchy rain nearby 57% rain
dim Oct 18 66° / 63° Patchy rain nearby 68% rain
PACKING GUIDE

What to Pack for Sydney

Temperature range59°F – 83°F
OuterwearPack a light jacket
Rain gearPackable umbrella recommended
BOATING WEATHER

Sydney Boating & Marine Conditions

Boating conditions Use Caution

Conditions may be workable for experienced boaters, but wind, seas, rain, or visibility deserve closer attention before departure.

Wind8 mph WNW

Gusts near 9 mph

Wave height2.3 ft
Swell5.2 ft

154 · 9 sec

Water temperature61°F
Visibility6 mi
Rain / thunder risk59% / 0%
HIGH TIDE 4.4 ft
LOW TIDE 1.2 ft
Tide trendFalling
Sunrise06:17 AM
Sunset07:05 PM

Boating conditions are a planning aid, not a substitute for official marine forecasts, local advisories, Coast Guard notices, or captain judgment.

DESTINATION ESSENTIALS

Planning Around Sydney Weather

Use the live forecast above for today’s decisions. These destination facts provide broader travel context.

Local time zoneAustralia/Sydney
LocationNew South Wales, Australia
Coastal weatherMarine-aware destination

Boating and marine conditions may appear when provider data is available.

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