Weather in Sydney in October
In an average October, Sydney sees a daily high around 20°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2025-10-22
Lowest
14°C
1987-10-12
Low
Highest
23°C
1981-10-02
Lowest
10°C
2012-10-11
Feels-like
Highest
35°C
2025-10-22
Lowest
6°C
2012-10-11
Humidity
Highest
16.2 g/m³
2005-10-31
Lowest
5.4 g/m³
1984-10-17
Wind
Highest
63 km/h
2014-10-14
Lowest
9 km/h
1995-10-26
Gust
Highest
94 km/h
2014-10-14
Lowest
16 km/h
1995-10-26
Precip
Wettest
185 mm
1987
Driest
4 mm
1988
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