Temperatures have skyrocketed across NSW with temperatures reaching near 40 degrees and residents flocking to beaches and rivers to escape the heat.
Summer is an excellent time to explore Australia’s northern region. Additionally, it presents an ideal opportunity to take advantage of reduced crowds at popular indoor attractions.
Weather
Sydney weather during July tends to be moderately cool and comfortable with a pleasant breeze, typically reaching daytime high temperatures of about 62degF (17degC). Nighttime lows typically hover at 51degF (11degC).
As with many coastal cities, Sydney tends to experience strong breezes during November. Wind from the south can sometimes bring fog into the mornings and evenings.
Suburban weather in Sydney varies considerably more. While mild, sunny days are common throughout each month, cloudy and rainy periods often occur too – though rainfall tends to be light. Check your local forecast before traveling if you want more specific information regarding specific conditions such as temperature, humidity and rainfall observations or long-term averages for many Australian cities; data sources include observatories in Sydney (Observatory Hill), Fort Denison and Sydney Airport AMO which regularly update these tables with data collected at these observatories.
Temperature
July is Australia’s coolest and driest month, boasting average daytime temperatures of 17 degC during the day and 8 degC at night – perfect conditions for exploring Sydney’s famous beaches!
Northern Australia remains warm, making now an excellent time to visit rainforests and national parks. Darwin’s dry season also means lower hotel and resort rates.
Sydney is protected from extreme temperatures by the Tasman Sea, making swimming still possible at this time of year if you plan to spend much time in it. A wetsuit may come in handy should you plan on spending extended time in its waters.
Rainfall
Compare to the city average, July has a lower risk of rain and snow. Although rain or snow may fall for several days each month, light showers occur on average 15 times each day compared to 25% otherwise.
Australia is known as a tropical country, yet its climate can differ drastically between regions. Northern states typically experience hot and sunny summer months between June and August while southern states experience cooler conditions – Sydney usually experience pleasant temperatures during this time period.
When traveling to Australia during wintertime, be sure to pack warm clothing to cover colder evenings and bring a rain jacket for any outdoor activities. In addition to cooler temperatures, southern Australian cities such as Melbourne and Adelaide can become very cold at night; therefore it is wise to prepare by packing warm coats and sweaters.
Wind
Sydney typically experiences a mild breeze with wind speeds being highest during the afternoon hours and decreasing by morning time, favoring an east-northwest orientation most weeks and possibly shifting more towards northwest during particular weeks. Long term averages may differ year to year depending on a variety of factors that come into play.
Due to Sydney’s position north of Australia’s normal high pressure areas during summer and south during winter, geostrophic winds usually blow from an easterly (most often January-May) or westerly direction (July-November).
On a typical July day there is a 33% chance of rain with 0.37 inches falling. While this may seem wet for a city so well known for its sunshine, the climate here remains very tolerable and can easily be managed by dressing warmly and taking advantage of 7 hours of daily sunshine during this month.
