Sydney · Australia
July
Coolest and cheapest — surprisingly bright with 5.8h of sun, Bondi peaceful, budget traveller's best month.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Sydney — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
16°C
Low
8°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
5.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Sydney
Weather
Good
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in July
- ↑Sydney's driest winter month (97mm) and surprisingly sunny (5.8h) — crisp clear winter days are genuinely lovely on the harbour
- ↑Bondi Beach transforms: a peaceful, uncrowded local beach with the Coastal Walk virtually to yourself
- ↑Cheapest accommodation of the year — top-tier hotels in Circular Quay area available at prices unimaginable in December
What you sacrifice
- ↓Coolest month at 16°C highs — pack a proper jacket; evenings drop to 8°C and Sydney's buildings aren't always well-heated
- ↓School holidays (Australian winter break, two weeks in July) cause a brief crowd and price spike mid-month
- ↓The harbour still looks spectacular but water is too cold for swimming; beach culture is firmly suspended
How July compares to October (best month)
| Factor | July | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 8 | 7 |
July in other destinations
Lisbon (25.9°C)Barcelona (28.4°C)Tokyo (30.5°C)Bali (29.8°C)Santorini (25.7°C)Paris (23.5°C)New York (28.5°C)Marrakech (36.3°C)Amsterdam (21.6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (30.2°C)Bangkok (31.8°C)Istanbul (27.9°C)Vienna (25.6°C)Seoul (28.6°C)Dubrovnik (28.3°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.1°C)Kyoto (31.8°C)Phuket (31.5°C)Cape Town (16.8°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)London (24°C)Iceland (14°C)Tulum (32°C)Dubai (42°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (34°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Sydney, not across destinations. Methodology →