Best Time to Visit Sydney

Sydney sees the highest number of tourists from December to February which constitutes the summer season in Sydney. It is also the most expensive season to travel to Sydney as it is the peak season and also because of the Christmas and New Year festivities.

There is no defined rainy season in Sydney. However, the months from April to June are considered to receive more rainfall as compared to other months in the year. September and October receive no rainfall, so these are considered the driest months in Sydney.   

Let’s have a look at the below month-wise segregation to decide the best time to visit Sydney.

March-May (15°C-25°C):

The period of March to May enjoys a shortfall or autumn as the temperature in Sydney is mild and pleasant for traveling. Moreover, the place gets less occupied and prices a little less spiking. One can beat the slight chill in the wind with a light shrug or jacket.

It is a good time to stroll around the harbor and enjoy ferry rides.

June - August (8°C-19°C):

From June to August, there is winter in Sydney. However, the cold is not much, especially for people -who are traveling from Europe or America. And since this is the offseason in Sydney, you can enjoy really low prices at both flight tickets and hotel rents.

Get an opportunity to attend the Sydney Opera Show, Sydney Winter Festival and do a lot of exciting things to add enticing memories to your life.

September - November (16°C-20°C):

September to November is the best month to visit Sydney while enjoying outdoor activities like cycling and bushwalking. During this time, there is spring in the country, which means Sydney will have clear skies and crisp weather. The heat starts to crawl into the air, but it is still a little time to go before the summer months.

December - February (22°C-27°C):

Weather in Sydney during the month of December is the hottest, which might seem uncanny to those coming from the northern hemisphere. This is the peak season for visiting Sydney, thus, hotel stays are quite packed and the beaches are crowded.

If you are going for water activities, this is just the perfect time. Otherwise, if you are looking for peaceful traveling, maybe you should wait till spring.

Famous Festivals Celebrated in Sydney

Pyrmont Festival: The Pyrmont Festival is celebrated for 15 days in which one can enjoy art, food, and wine. The festival is an amalgamation of city and countryside life. Wine tastings, breweries visit, the making of canvasses, etc are some of the activities to take part during this festival.

Sydney Music Festival: Music festivals in Sydney are loud, vibrant and lively. Attending these festivals will give a whole new world of frolic moments. Some of the best music festivals in Sydney are Lost Paradise, Return to Rio, Subsonic, Electric Gardens, Field Day, and Secret Garden Party.

Sydney Film Festival: This festival is all about new, innovative and informative films from across the world that come to Sydney for the premier launch during this festival. Over 50 countries participate in this festival and showcase their new films, documentaries, and retrospectives.