Capital city of New South Wales, Australia

Sydney

322Days with 5+ hrs sun
71°FAvg High Temp
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Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2025 was 5,638,830, which is about 66% of the state's population. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City.Wikipedia

Temperatures stay relatively steady year-round. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Month-to-month temperature changes stay relatively modest. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year. Air quality can be a watchout.

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Location Context
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Australia
Latitude-33.87°
Longitude151.21°
Population5.2M
Center elevation190 ft

Province / Region Context

New South WalesState of Australia

New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral and Tasman Seas to the east. The Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory are enclaves within the state.Wikipedia

Country: Australia
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
322
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

88% of the year
Avg High Temp
71°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
77% warm season / 75% cool season
Comfort Score
95/100
Excellent
Temp Swing
17°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
47"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
0"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
52
Moderate · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Summer 73% · Winter 77% · Sep-Mar 67-79%
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