Although July is Australia's winter season, the weather in Sydney is pleasant and there’s no shortage of things to do, from sightseeing to whale watching and enjoying the views from the top of the Blue Mountains. Read on to find out what to expect when you visit Sydney in July.
July is the coldest month of the year in Sydney, but the weather remains mild with clear skies and lots of sunshine. The average temperature in July is 15 °C (59 °F) and there’s only a slight chance of rain.
If you want to know what’s the ideal time for an Australia vacation, read our guide to the Best Time to Visit Australia.
In July, the temperatures in Sydney range from 8 °C (46.4 °F) at night to 17 °C (62.6 °F) during the daytime.
The average temperature of the Tasman Sea around Sydney in July is 18.8 °C (64.4 °F), which is cool, but still acceptable for short dives if you’re physically fit.
If you visit Sydney in July, you’ll enjoy clear and sunny skies for most of the month, with approximately 12 sunny and 9 cloudy days. There are 7 sunshine hours per day and 208 during the whole month. In July, the sun rises between 6:48 am and 7:01 am and sets between 4:57 pm and 5:14 pm, guaranteeing around 10 hours of daylight.
The average daily maximum UV index in July in Sydney is 3, which indicates a moderate risk from exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays.
July is the driest month of the year in Sydney with an average of 6 rainy days. There is a 14.6% chance of rain on any given day and 2.9 mm (0.11 in) of precipitation. In 2022, Sydney recorded its wettest July on record with no less than 404 mm (15.91 in) of rain.
Sydney doesn’t get any snow in the winter months. However, the Blue Mountains region, around an hour’s drive from Sydney, frequently experiences snowfall when the temperature drops. For a complete alpine snow experience, a five-and-a-half-hour road trip will get you to Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains, one of the best places for skiing in New South Wales.
There are many cold-weather activities and events taking place across every corner of the city in July. Here are the ones you shouldn’t miss.
The Australian International Music Festival is one of Sydney’s most visited events, with hundreds of young musicians from around the world gathering to offer a unique musical and cultural experience. Performances are held at the Sydney Opera House, the City Recital Hall, and Darling Harbour.
Sydney’s annual National Indigenous Art Fair celebrates contemporary Indigenous art, design, food, and culture through Aboriginal dance performances, cooking demonstrations, weaving workshops, and the ethical marketplace.
Parramatta Winterlight, held at Alfred Square in the city of Parramatta near Sydney, features a large open-air ice-skating rink with a dedicated skating rink for kids, an illuminated Ferris wheel, and an ice slide. Other than fun carnival rides, expect plenty of live entertainment including ice-skating shows and musical performances.
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