Sydney in August

August in Sydney brings highs around 67°F (19°C), lows near 49°F and about 6 rainy days. The sun sets around 5:25 pm. The sea is about 65°F (18°C). It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing.

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What August is good for in Sydney

Each activity rated for August's weather and sea.

August next to July and September

Month	July	August	September
High	64°F (18°C)	67°F (19°C)	71°F (22°C)
Low	48°F (9°C)	49°F (10°C)	54°F (12°C)
Rainy days	7	6	6
Sea	65°F	65°F	65°F
Sunset	5:04 pm	5:25 pm	5:47 pm
Daylight	10 h 06 min	10 h 51 min	11 h 52 min

Averages for Sydney, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th. Sydney water temperature by month.

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Questions

Is August a good time to visit Sydney?

It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing. The most comfortable months overall are April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December.