How often is the Sydney weather forecast updated?

We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.

How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Sydney?

The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.

What does "feels like" temperature mean?

The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.

Where does the Sydney weather data come from?

Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Sydney coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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Sydney Weather Today

Live rain radar, current conditions, an hour-by-hour outlook and a seven-day forecast for Sydney, with original writing about the city's climate from The Daily Sydney.

Wet day, 93% chance of rain. Bring a brolly.

Today's briefing

16°C and mainly clear right now in Sydney, heading for a top of 17°C. Overnight down to 10°C, with a 93% chance of rain. UV is high, so cover up midday.

Weather

Sydney weather

16°C

Mainly clear now, 17°C / 10°C today.

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16°C

Mainly clear · feels like 11°C

Today: 17°C / 10°C
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 30 km/h S
UV index: 3 · Low
Sunrise: 5:49 am
Sunset: 7:29 pm
Updated: 5:15 pm

Next 24 hours

Now
16°C
78%
6pm
15°C
59%
7pm
15°C
36%
8pm
14°C
22%
9pm
14°C
28%
10pm
14°C
43%
11pm
14°C
57%
12am
14°C
67%
1am
13°C
74%
2am
13°C
76%
3am
12°C
68%
4am
12°C
53%
5am
11°C
39%
6am
11°C
26%
7am
12°C
13%
8am
13°C
4%
9am
15°C
0%
10am
16°C
0%
11am
17°C
0%
12pm
18°C
0%
1pm
18°C
1%
2pm
18°C
2%
3pm
18°C
2%
4pm
18°C
1%

Live rain radar

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Animated rain radar via RainViewer (Bureau of Meteorology sources). Full Bureau of Meteorology radar loop.

Seven-day forecast

Sun
Drizzle
17°C 10°C
Rain 93%
Mon
Drizzle
18°C 11°C
Rain 76%
Tue
Partly cloudy
22°C 11°C
Rain 0%
Wed
Drizzle
26°C 14°C
Rain 43%
Thu
Drizzle
20°C 17°C
Rain 61%
Fri
Overcast
22°C 16°C
Rain 29%
Sat
Drizzle
25°C 16°C
Rain 35%

Air quality

Good

US AQI

PM2.5: 6
PM10: 10
Ozone: 42

Air quality by Open-Meteo (CAMS), in µg/m³.

Sun and moon

Sunrise: 5:49 am
Sunset: 7:29 pm
Daylight: 13h 40m

New moon

3% lit

From the weather desk

Sydney weather, explained

How to read the Sydney forecast

A good forecast is really three views at once. The current panel tells you what it feels like outside right now, which is what matters before you head out the door. The hourly strip is for planning the next part of your day: when the rain band arrives, when the wind picks up, when it is warm enough to walk. The seven-day outlook is for the week ahead, and it is most reliable in the first three or four days. Read it from the top down and you will almost always have what you need for Sydney.

What the UV index actually means

The UV index rates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on a simple scale. Below 3 is low and you can be outside safely without protection. From 3 to 7 is moderate to high, the point at which sunburn becomes likely within an hour, so a hat and sunscreen earn their keep. Above 8 is very high to extreme, and skin can burn in minutes around the middle of the day. The index peaks at solar noon, not at the hottest part of the afternoon, so the safest habit is to check the number rather than judge by the temperature.

Why the overnight low matters as much as the high

Daytime maximums get the headlines, but the overnight minimum shapes how the day actually feels. A cold night means a slow, crisp start and, on clear evenings, the chance of fog or frost before dawn. A mild night means the warmth carries over and the morning is comfortable from the outset. Clear skies let heat escape and push the low down; cloud cover traps it and keeps the night warmer. That is why two days with the same maximum can feel completely different depending on the night that came before.

Common questions

Sydney weather FAQ

How often is the Sydney weather forecast updated?: We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.
How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Sydney?: The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.
What does "feels like" temperature mean?: The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.
Where does the Sydney weather data come from?: Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Sydney coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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