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Sydney boasts of a temperate climate with mild winters and balmy summers. Rainfall occurs right through the year. As Sydney is situated by the Pacific Ocean, the weather is also determined by the ocean currents. In fact, it is said that Sydney has more than 340 days of sun a year.
As Sydney is located in the southern hemisphere, the seasons of the year are reversed as compared to other parts of the world. Sydney is situated by the coast, i.e. the temperate seas, so in winter it never gets as cold as in other parts of Australia. And again as the weather is regulated by the seas, here rainfall is high and recurrent and coastal areas are cool and wet. Inland areas are dry and sometimes witness extremities in temperature.
On an average, summers in Sydney are hot, sunny, interspersed with rainfall. The summer season commences in December through February with January being the warmest month. Temperatures during summer range between 18.625.8 Celsius (6578F).
For a traveller, the best time to visit Sydney actually depends on what they want to see, indulge and involve. Hence summer is an ideal season to visit. In addition to local sightseeing, there are a lot of exclusive festivals, exhibitions, performances and of course beach visits. Hotel rates would be generally high during this time. So it is best to book Sydney hotels much in advance to get good rates.
During summer months, day time highs are in the 20s. And in the nights, the temperature does not fall too significantly. Beach visits are best during this time of the year and tourists should have suntan lotions and hats handy as it can be quite balmy and hot. The days are longer with sunsets happening later in the day. Occasionally, brief storms with rainfalls can occur.
During the autumn months of March to May, temperatures are pleasant and March is just a little cooler than summer. During the day, in April and May, temperatures are in the warm but not too hot. It is warm during the day, and nights get cooler with the temperature falling a bit. Sydney winters between June and August are mild and dry. The minimum temperature in winter is around 9 Celsius (4748F). The coldest month is July, and the average winter temperature ranges between 8.016.2 Celsius (4661F). Daytimes are warm and enjoyable and also good enough for a beach visit as water temperatures do not go below 19 Celsius. Nights are cold with the suburbs experiencing colder weather than the coastal areas. Generally winters are dry and snows are a rarity.
In Sydney, spring is one of the best times of the year and it occurs from September to November. Temperatures are dry and increase during the day and the nights are balmy too. But as compared to summer temperatures, this is an ideal time for tourists to engage in seeing the sights and attractions. Hence as tourists stream in from spring, it is better to book hotels in Sydney in advance that suit the budget. Rainfall is intermittent and there could be short, intense storms.
