Month guide · Sydney · Australia
Sydney in June
What June is really like in Sydney: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Winter begins with mild sunny days and cold nights; Vivid Sydney draws big evening crowds to Circular Quay and Darling Harbour.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 10th-warmest month in Sydney: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (20°C (68°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 16:53
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Spring (September–November). Dry, warm weather, outdoor dining, Sculpture by the Sea and jacaranda blossom, before summer prices arrive in December.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Vivid Sydney (usually until mid-June)
- Sydney Film Festival (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Zoo · Mosman
Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo climbs a hillside in Mosman facing the city skyline, a short ferry ride from Circular Quay.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Nature
- Iconic
Gallery · Circular Quay
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Pair it with a wander through The Rocks next door; it is also the obvious shelter when a summer thunderstorm rolls in.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Views
Park · Barangaroo
Barangaroo Reserve
This six-hectare headland park opened in 2015 on former container wharves and recreates the original shoreline with sandstone blocks and native plants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Watsons Bay
Watsons Bay and South Head
Walk to Hornby Lighthouse first, then return to the waterfront for the sunset over the city skyline.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 9°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Sydney?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Sydney in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Sydney?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Winter begins with mild sunny days and cold nights; Vivid Sydney draws big evening crowds to Circular Quay and Darling Harbour.
+How warm is Sydney in June?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sydney in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.