In general the best time to visit Sidney is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in August and it has 12 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sidney in different months
This is the average weather in Sidney for each month based on historic data:
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +86°F during July.
In January, December the weather is OK. Expect around 17 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 15 mm in December.
Climate in Sidney
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sidney for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+59°F
+66°F
+77°F
+91°F
+99°F
+106°F
+108°F
+104°F
+102°F
+93°F
+77°F
+64°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+27°F
+30°F
+43°F
+57°F
+70°F
+79°F
+86°F
+86°F
+75°F
+59°F
+41°F
+28°F
Minimum Temperature
-36°F
-36°F
-24°F
0°F
+19°F
+36°F
+43°F
+37°F
+23°F
-2°F
-22°F
-38°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
75
73
69
59
58
60
57
55
57
63
72
75
Rain, mm
1
2
8
29
70
72
52
47
42
31
6
2
Snow, mm
12
11
15
11
3
0
0
0
0
7
13
15
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sunny Days
6
6
7
7
7
8
11
12
12
9
7
7
Cloud Days
16
14
13
9
8
5
5
5
7
12
14
15
Rainy Days
1
1
4
10
15
16
13
12
10
7
3
1
Snowy Days
8
7
7
4
1
0
0
0
0
2
6
9
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sidney during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sidney is August with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sidney looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sidney is December with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 55%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sidney during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 47 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 16 rainy days and 72 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Sidney during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 9 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sidney:
What is the hottest month in Sidney?
The hottest month in Sidney is August with average maximum temperature of +86°F.
What is the coldest month in Sidney?
The coldest month in Sidney is January with minimum temperatures of +10°F.
Is Sidney worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Sidney could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Sidney?
if you're looking to visit Sidney when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, May, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 1 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sidney, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.