Temperatures in October
It's warm in October in Sydney with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sydney in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Sydney with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 16°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Sydney will be around 25°C, with nights close to 16°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Sydney is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Sydney. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sydney in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
69 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Sydney?
Want nice weather? Then October is a great time to be in Sydney. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Sydney in October
With 37°C, Sydney hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Sydney
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Sydney, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Sydney
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Sydney, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Sydney.
Daily UV Index in October in Sydney
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Sydney, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Sydney Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Sydney, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Sydney Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Sydney, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Sydney
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sydney. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Sydney by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sydney. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
