Sydney Weather Forecasts and Weather Radar

And what to do about it including what to do if it rains, what to wear and what to do on really hot days in Sydney

Weather in Sydney - What is the weather like in Sydney?

For the majority of the year Sydney enjoys a warm and sunny climate with the Pacific Ocean doing a great job of sparing us from too many extreme temperatures. None-the-less Sydney's weather can vary from brilliant sunshine to cloudy and grey. Sometimes it even rains.

Sydney Weather

It wasn't that long ago that a growing number of Sydneysiders looked up at the blue sky with concern. You could gauge the mood by comments from the weathermen. Sydney weather forecasters used to smile when they forecasted rain. Not anymore. We have had substantial rain and even flooding. The dams are close to full. So now we welcome the sunshine again, at least for a while. So what is the weather like in Sydney now?

Sydney Weather Radar - What's the weather like in Sydney?

Sydney Weather Radar - Is it raining, or will it soon start raining, in Sydney? If you keep an eye on it the Sydney weather radar can tell us if the rain is heading our way and how long any current rain is likely to last. Note the weather radar only shows rain (not clouds).

Sydney Weather Forecasts including long range weather forecast

As well as looking at the weather radar we can read what the weather forecasters think is going to happen:

Sydney Weather Forecast

Five day and long range Sydney Forecast

What to do when it rains in Sydney

Ok, so the weatherman (and women) says the sky will rain, rain down upon us and there is nothing we can do about it. You look at the weather radar in the hope they have got it wrong but it doesn't look promising.

Rainy day in Sydney

A rainy day in Sydney does not mean that there is nothing to do in Sydney. Far from it, sure it is true that Sydney is an outdoor city. Any city blessed with a beautiful harbour and fantastic beaches is going offer amazing outdoor experiences and lifestyle. Yet Sydney also offers both visitor and local alike, many wonderful things to do even if it is raining.

Top things to do in Sydney if it is raining

Planning for a wet day in Sydney

It depends how long you will be Sydney, but if you intend to be here for more than a few days, expect some wet weather. The best way to deal with this possibility is to go through the top 100 plus things to do in Sydney and plan to do the things that really require good weather first.

Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour, for example, has a number of wet weather day things to do like the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, National Maritime Museum and Imax Theatre. So plan to visit Darling Harbour towards the end of your trip, if it rains get there earlier.

Top 100 plus things to do in Sydney

What to wear on a wet day in Sydney

Just because it is wet day in Sydney it doesn't mean that it is going to be cold. A decent hat might suffice for light rain or an umbrella. If you wear too much on a wet day you may face the choice of having to cart the extra clothes a round with you or be uncomfortably warm.

Go sightseeing in the rain in Sydney (?)

Another option, if the weather isn't that great, is to go sightseeing. You can do it yourself by hiring a car or using public transport or easier still, sit in a warm (if a bit steamy) bus.

Sightseeing in Sydney

What about really hot days in Sydney?

On a really hot day in Sydney there are three favourite places everybody seems to head for - the beach, the beach and the beach. All of the Sydney's beaches are good beaches, it doesn't matter (unless you like to go surfing) whether they are ocean beaches or harbour beaches. They are all good.

Best Beaches in Sydney

The Northern Beaches stretch from Manly to Palm Beach and are commonly regarded as the best beaches in Sydney. If you live in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs like Bondi, or down south towards Cronulla, then you may disagree. That's ok, let us know and we will pass your comments on.

Northern Beaches

The Northern Beaches figure highly our list of the top 100 plus things to do in Sydney starting with catching the Manly Ferry:

Top 5 things to do in Sydney

Weather in Sydney - should I worry about the weather

Should you worry about the weather in Sydney? Not too much is the answer. Sure the weather can be a little wild from time to time but mostly Sydney weather is kind, gentle and easy going - just like Sydneysiders really. The Sydney weather is there to be enjoyed just like the rest of Sydney - so relax and don't worry. The sun will rise tomorrow (even if you can't see it ).

What to do if it does rain in Sydney