Sydney weather in October
Sydney averages 23°C by day and 14°C at night in October, with the sea at 19°C and 11 days with at least 1 mm of rain. That is about 2°C warmer than September.
Day
23°C
Night
14°C
Sea
19°C
Rainy days
11
Flight from London
20½h
What October feels like
October is warm in Sydney: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings.
The sea is 19°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Expect some rain: about 11 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Sydney is the #47 warmest in October.
Want it warmer in October?
These are hotter than Sydney this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Sydney weather by month
October is highlighted. Compare with September and November, or see the full year in Sydney.
Sydney in October: quick answers
Is Sydney hot in October?
October is warm in Sydney: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings. Average highs are 23°C and lows 14°C.
Can you swim in Sydney in October?
The sea is 19°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Sydney in October?
Expect some rain: about 11 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Sydney?
January, at an average high of 27°C. The coolest is June at 17°C.
How long is the flight to Sydney from the UK?
About 20½h direct from London, estimated from the 17,016 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in October for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in October from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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