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Sydney Weather in November — Climate Guide

November in Sydney is Excellent

Avg High
24°C
Avg Low
16°C
Rainy Days
11
Sunshine
7.5h

November is Excellent for Sydney.

November is pre-summer — 24°C daytime, 16°C nights, sea warming to 20°C (swim-comfortable for most). Hotel prices climb 30-40% from October. Tourist numbers rising but still below January-February peak.

Melbourne Cup (first Tuesday November) is Australia's most-celebrated horse race — even non-racing fans dress up and bet. Sydney bars + offices celebrate with afternoon parties + champagne. The Australian social-calendar week.

Crowds: Busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 20°C
9 /10

Travel score

Sydney November Weather Stats

Avg High

24°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

16°C

Rainy Days

11

84mm total

Sunshine

7.5h

Daily avg

Humidity

60%

Comfortable

UV Index

11

Extreme

Wind

17 km/h

Gusts 35

Sea Temp

20°C

Avg water temp

Crowds

Busy

At attractions

November Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:42
Day length
13h 54m
Sunset
19:36
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Air Quality

38
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

12 μg/m³

PM10

24 μg/m³

Status

Good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

27°C

/

Nighttime

16°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

17 km/h

Max gust 35 km/h

Activities Recommended for November

Beach + swimming Coastal Walk Melbourne Cup Day Sydney Harbour cruises Surf lessons

November Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Sea warming to swim-comfort (20°C)
  • Last shoulder-season pricing before peak
  • Spring + summer activities all available

Cons

  • Hotel prices climbing weekly
  • UV index 11 (extreme) returning
  • Beach crowds returning

November Events & Festivals

  • Melbourne Cup Day (first Tuesday November — major across Australia)
  • Sculpture by the Sea concludes (early November)
  • Hotel prices climbing toward summer peak

Sydney in November — Full Picture

November is pre-summer — 24°C daytime, 16°C nights, sea warming to 20°C (swim-comfortable for most). Hotel prices climb 30-40% from October. Tourist numbers rising but still below January-February peak.

Melbourne Cup (first Tuesday November) is Australia's most-celebrated horse race — even non-racing fans dress up and bet. Sydney bars + offices celebrate with afternoon parties + champagne. The Australian social-calendar week.

Beach activities ramp up. Surf lessons + Bondi Icebergs swimming + Manly ferry all return to peak operation. Coastal Walk is at year's most-comfortable temperature for hiking.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Late spring tilting to early summer — T-shirts + shorts. Light layer for cooler evenings. Swimming returns at 20°C sea. Sunscreen mandatory.

Packing Checklist

T-shirts + shorts
Swimwear
Light long-sleeve for evenings
Sunscreen SPF 50+
Sun hat + sunglasses
Comfortable walking shoes

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Avg High

22°C

Avg Low

14.3°C

Rainy days

12.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

17°C

Avg Low

8.7°C

Rainy days

10.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Current
Avg High

22°C

Avg Low

13.3°C

Rainy days

10.7/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

25.7°C

Avg Low

18.3°C

Rainy days

11.7/mo

Very busy Peak

Sydney Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
January (Best)
26° 19° 12d·102mm 7.5h 65% 12 Very busy Peak
February (Best)
26° 19° 12d·117mm 7h 67% 12 Busy Peak
25° 17° 13d·130mm 6.5h 67% 10 Busy Shoulder
22° 15° 12d·127mm 6.5h 66% 7 Moderate Shoulder
19° 11° 12d·121mm 6h 68% 5 Moderate Shoulder
17° 11d·132mm 5.5h 70% 4 Moderate Shoulder
16° 10d·98mm 6h 68% 4 Moderate Shoulder
18° 10d·81mm 6.5h 64% 6 Moderate Low season
20° 11° 10d·70mm 7h 60% 8 Moderate Shoulder
October (Best)
22° 13° 11d·78mm 7h 60% 10 Moderate Shoulder
November (Best)
24° 16° 11d·84mm 7.5h 60% 11 Busy Peak
December (Best)
25° 17° 11d·78mm 7.5h 62% 11 Very busy Peak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is November a good time to visit Sydney?

Sydney in November is Excellent. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Sydney in November?

Sydney November averages a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C.

Does it rain much in Sydney in November?

Sydney November averages 84mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.

What should I wear in Sydney in November?

Late spring tilting to early summer — T-shirts + shorts. Light layer for cooler evenings. Swimming returns at 20°C sea. Sunscreen mandatory.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Sydney in November?

Sydney November sunrise is 05:42 and sunset is 19:36, with 13h 54m of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Sydney in November?

Sydney November air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 12μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Sydney in November?

In November, Sydney is great for Beach + swimming, Coastal Walk, Melbourne Cup Day.

Is November peak season in Sydney?

Sydney November crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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Why you can trust weather guide

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