Winter in Sydney
Sydney Weather in July
On average, Sydney sees a top of 17°C and an overnight low of 9°C in July, with around 10 rain days and 96mm of total rainfall. UV is typically low, 2-3.
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What July is like in Sydney
July is Sydney's coldest month by overnight minimum. Clear skies between frontal systems produce the most frequent frost mornings of the year, especially in the western suburbs and upper Blue Mountains. Rainfall is lower than June, and many July days are brilliantly sunny and still — ideal for harbour walks and coastal hikes. Ocean temperature reaches its annual low of around 17-18°C, though hardy swimmers still enjoy the beaches. The short days (sunrise after 7am, sunset before 5:30pm) are the city's most noticeable concession to winter.
These figures are long-term averages, not a forecast — for today's actual conditions and the week ahead, check the live Sydney weather forecast. Averages are useful for planning travel, events or what to pack, but any single July can run warmer, cooler, wetter or drier than the long-term normal.