Sydney in July
The coldest month barely qualifies as winter — 17°C days, cool nights, and the Blue Mountains and coastal walks at their most comfortable.
Is July a good time to visit Sydney?
July is one of the better months to visit Sydney. Crowds sit around 54/100, with typical highs near 17°C.
What’s on in July
- Winter school holidays (first two weeks)
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Sydney, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Sydney.
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Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Sydney?
July is one of the better months to visit Sydney. Crowds sit around 54/100, with typical highs near 17°C.
How crowded is Sydney in July?
Sydney sits at roughly 54/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 12 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is August.
What is the weather like in Sydney in July?
Expect highs around 17°C and lows near 8°C in July, with about 9 wet days across the month.