Sydney Weather in June

What June feels like in Sydney

For Sydney, June is early winter on the calendar (Sydney is in the southern hemisphere, so the seasons run opposite to Europe and North America). Days are on the cool side, the kind of weather that suits brisk sightseeing. There is little difference between day and night: nights are cool, and evenings feel much like the afternoon. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.

Rain in Sydney in June

Showers are a regular feature, arriving about one day in 3. Each rainy day adds about 8.5 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. Across the year Sydney averages about 7.7 mm per rainy day, so June is typical.

Daylight and sunshine in June

In mid-June, sunrise is at about 6:58 am and sunset at about 4:53 pm (local time) — 9 h 55 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 29 min less daylight than in mid-May. Measured sunshine covers about 83% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.

How June compares to the rest of the year

Ranked by average high, June comes out as the 2nd coolest month in Sydney. Afternoons run 2.7°C (4.9°F) cooler than in May, with 21 mm more rain. Temperatures keep falling into July. The next month's average high: 16.4°C (61.5°F).

Who June suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
• Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.
• Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.

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