Sydney in April
April is the quiet gem: swimmable sea, comfortable walking weather and the coastal paths finally free of the summer crowd.
Is April a good time to visit Sydney?
April is a middling month in Sydney — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Sydney Royal Easter Show at Olympic Park
- Anzac Day (25 April) — dawn service and march through the CBD
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Sydney, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Sydney?
April is a middling month in Sydney — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Sydney in April?
Sydney sits at roughly 62/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 4 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is August.
What is the weather like in Sydney in April?
Expect highs around 23°C and lows near 15°C in April, with about 11 wet days across the month.