Sydney in September
Spring opens warm and dry, the whale watching is at its best, and the city is still weeks away from filling up again.
Is September a good time to visit Sydney?
September is a middling month in Sydney — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
- Humpbacks heading south past the headlands
- NRL Grand Final (late September)
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Sydney, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Sydney?
September is a middling month in Sydney — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Sydney in September?
Sydney sits at roughly 58/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 8 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is August.
What is the weather like in Sydney in September?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 12°C in September, with about 9 wet days across the month.