Weather in Sydney in August
In an average August, Sydney sees a daily high around 17°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
2024-08-30
Lowest
11°C
1996-08-19
Low
Highest
18°C
2009-08-24
Lowest
7°C
2008-08-18
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2024-08-30
Lowest
3°C
1992-08-24
Humidity
Highest
13.7 g/m³
2003-08-13
Lowest
6.0 g/m³
1981-08-01
Wind
Highest
63 km/h
1990-08-03
Lowest
8 km/h
1985-08-13
Precip
Wettest
358 mm
1998
Driest
1 mm
1995
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