Weather in Sydney for August 2026
Until now, August 2026 in Sydney has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 17 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.2 °C).
The forecast for the next days in Sydney predicts temperatures to be around 17 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Sydney at the beginning of August is 17.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 17.1 °C by the end of August.
Sydney experiences moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 98.7 mm.
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Sydney Weather August
Temperatures trend during August in Sydney
August weather in Sydney day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug. |  Light rain shower | 17° /11° | 4 mm | 4 | |
| 2 Aug. |  Overcast | 17° /10° | 7.2 mm | 5 | |
| 3 Aug. |  Sunny | 19° /11° | 3.1 mm | 5 | |
| 4 Aug. | Sunny | 17° /11° | 2.3 mm | 5 | |
| 5 Aug. | Sunny | 18° /10° | 1 mm | 5 | |
| 6 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 2.1 mm | 5 | |
| 7 Aug. | Sunny | 16° /9° | 0.9 mm | 5 | |
| 8 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /10° | 0.8 mm | 5 | |
| 9 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 3.8 mm | 4 | |
| 10 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 2.5 mm | 5 | |
| 11 Aug. | Sunny | 18° /11° | 1.2 mm | 5 | |
| 12 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /11° | 1.3 mm | 5 | |
| 13 Aug. | Sunny | 17° /10° | 3.1 mm | 5 | |
| 14 Aug. | Sunny | 17° /11° | 11.7 mm | 4 | |
| 15 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /11° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 16 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 0.8 mm | 5 | |
| 17 Aug. | Sunny | 17° /10° | 1.6 mm | 5 | |
| 18 Aug. | Light rain shower | 17° /10° | 4.5 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Aug. | Sunny | 17° /13° | 0 mm | 5.1 | |
| 20 Aug. | Sunny | 19° /13° | 0.2 mm | 4.2 | |
| 21 Aug. | Overcast | 18° /15° | 6.3 mm | 3.9 | |
| 22 Aug. | Sunny | 19° /13° | 7.5 mm | 5 | |
| 23 Aug. | Sunny | 16° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 24 Aug. | Overcast | 17° /12° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 25 Aug. | Overcast | 16° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Aug. | Sunny | 17° /13° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 27 Aug. | Sunny | 20° /13° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Aug. | Sunny | 18° /12° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
| 29 Aug. | Sunny | 16° /11° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 30 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /13° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 31 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /15° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
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Sydney in August - FAQ
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Sydney water temperatures in August
The average water temperature of the Pacific Ocean near Sydney in August is 18.1 °C. At the beginning of August temperatures are around 18.1 °C; by the end of the month they stay fairly steady and reach 18.2 °C.
- What is the water temperature in Sydney in August?
- The average water temperature in Sydney in August is 18.1 °C.
- Can you swim in Sydney in August?
- Refreshing and invigorating. Expect to feel chilled after 10–20 minutes; a shorty wetsuit extends water time, especially at dawn.
August rainfall patterns in Sydney
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