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Sydney in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sydney in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sydney, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Sydney in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Sydney in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 81 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sydney has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Sydney in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sydney for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +55°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +66°F.

Is Sydney warm or cold in April?

Sydney is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +59°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Sydney:

Climate in Sydney in April

Sydney weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+75°F+72°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+45°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+93°F+82°F
Rainfall
106 mm81 mm74 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%71%71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
91213
Cloudy days
151213
Rainy days
765
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 106 mm to 81 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 9 to 12.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Sydney in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sydney is gradually decreasing during April, going from 11 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Sydney based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 73% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 269 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 84 mm, which is considered heavy rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Sydney, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sydney wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Sydney?

This is the weather in Sydney in April 2023:
1 April
☁️
+64°F
2 April
☀️
+70°F
3 April
☀️
+77°F
4 April
☀️
+82°F
5 April
☀️
+77°F
6 April
🌧️
+65°F
7 April
🌧️
+68°F
8 April
🌧️
+71°F
9 April
☁️
+73°F
10 April
☀️
+74°F
11 April
🌧️
+82°F
12 April
🌧️
+71°F
13 April
🌧️
+68°F
14 April
☀️
+71°F
15 April
☀️
+74°F
16 April
☀️
+74°F
17 April
☀️
+73°F
18 April
☀️
+78°F
19 April
☀️
+79°F
20 April
☀️
+75°F
21 April
🌧️
+71°F
22 April
🌧️
+65°F
23 April
☀️
+71°F
24 April
🌧️
+72°F
25 April
☁️
+70°F
26 April
🌧️
+67°F
27 April
🌧️
+66°F
28 April
🌧️
+70°F
29 April
☀️
+78°F
30 April
☁️
+67°F
In April 2023 Sydney had 14 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sydney climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sydney in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+70°F) and the highest in 2018 (+83°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 338 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sydney in April:

Is April a good time to visit Sydney?

April is a really good time to go to Sydney. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sydney.

Can you sunbathe in Sydney in April?

April has mild temperatures in Sydney. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Sydney rainy in April?

Sydney is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sydney in April?

The amount of sunny days in Sydney during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Australia

Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.

Monthly weather in Sydney

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sydney, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.