Sydney in August

Cool and dry; wind on the harbour.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatOne of the best months; long weekend crowds.
• NovemberGreatWarm; UV high.
• MarchGreatWarm; sea still warm; fewer crowds.
• AprilGreatMild; Easter and Anzac Day crowds.

• SydneyHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 8 days
• South-east coast, Australia · Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaidecool

  Summer is beach season and school-holiday peak; Melbourne swings between cool and 40 °C (104 °F) in a day. Winter is mild and sunny in Sydney, grey and cool in Melbourne.Summer is beach season and school-holiday peak; Melbourne swings between cool and 104 °F (40 °C) in a day. Winter is mild and sunny in Sydney, grey and cool in Melbourne.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• City2Surf run check

  Mid August · CBD to Bondi

  Road closures in the morning.

Crowds · Australia overall

Medium

Prices · Australia overall

Medium

Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sydney, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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