Sydney in October
October brings 23°C and the year’s best free exhibition strung along the clifftop path, which is also its most congested fortnight.
Is October a good time to visit Sydney?
October is a middling month in Sydney — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Spring school holidays (first two weeks)
- Sculpture by the Sea between Bondi and Tamarama
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October 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 October a good month to visit Sydney?
October is a middling month in Sydney — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Sydney in October?
Sydney sits at roughly 68/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 2 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is August.
What is the weather like in Sydney in October?
Expect highs around 23°C and lows near 14°C in October, with about 10 wet days across the month.