Season guide · Sydney · Australia
Sydney in spring
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 au
Quick answer
Dry, warm weather, outdoor dining, Sculpture by the Sea and jacaranda blossom, before summer prices arrive in December. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 22 rainy days across September–November. September–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 8 | 13 h | 3/5 |
| November | 24°C (75°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 8 | 13.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 95 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Festival of the Winds — kite festival at Bondi Beach (usually September)
- October: Sculpture by the Sea — outdoor art on the Bondi to Tamarama walk (usually late October to early November)
- November: Sculpture by the Sea (usually until early November)
Make the most of the weather
Zoo · Mosman
Taronga Zoo
Ride the Sky Safari cable car from the ferry wharf to the top entrance, then walk downhill through the zoo back to the ferry.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Nature
- Iconic
Gallery · Circular Quay
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
In an Art Deco building on the western side of Circular Quay, the MCA shows contemporary Australian and international art, with a strong collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander work.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Views
Museum · Hyde Park
Australian Museum
Combine it with a walk across Hyde Park to St Mary's Cathedral and the Hyde Park Barracks on Macquarie Street.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
Aquarium · Darling Harbour
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
On the eastern shore of Darling Harbour, the aquarium leads through underwater tunnels past sharks and rays, with a large Great Barrier Reef section, penguins and local harbour species.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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Park · Barangaroo
Barangaroo Reserve
Walk from Barangaroo Reserve through Walsh Bay to The Rocks for a quieter harbour route than the crowds at Circular Quay.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in spring
- Palm Beach and the Northern Beaches (About 1.5 hours by bus) — At the tip of the Northern Beaches peninsula, Palm Beach has surf on one side and the calm waters of Pittwater on the other.
- Kiama (About 2 hours by train) — This South Coast town is known for the Kiama Blowhole, which shoots seawater high through a rock fissure when the swell is up, plus coastal walks and surf beaches.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Sydney?
Yes: September–November are among the best months. Dry, warm weather, outdoor dining, Sculpture by the Sea and jacaranda blossom, before summer prices arrive in December.
+What is the weather like in Sydney in spring?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.