Sydney, Australia

Sydney - The best and worst times to visit
Insights you need to know

Best times

• October to November / spring
  This is the overall best period. The weather is mild and you don't have the thick crowds, limited hotel availability, and wallet-thinning prices of the second best period (see below).


• December to February / summer
  This the second best period. It's very popular with tourists. And the famous Bondi Beach near Sydney is at its best. However, this period has some drawbacks. The popularity creates tourist crowds, fully booked hotels, and high airline fares. And temperatures and humidity sometimes become uncomfortably high.

Least desirable times

• May to August / wintry period
  Expect cold daytime and near-freezing nighttime temperatures (especially in June and July). And your daylight sightseeing hours will be short.

If you're also visiting Ayers Rock, and the Great Barrier Reef
Sydney, Ayers Rock (Uluru), and the Great Barrier Reef have different climates. When the weather is desirable in one of the three destinations, it may be undesirable in the other two. So you have to compromise. Overall, September is your best bet.