Sydney rain today
Rain expected from about 21:00, around 22.4 mm over the next 24 hours.
Thursday 22 October
Next 24 hours
Sydney weather forecast in words
Today: Light rain in Sydney today and cool, with a high of 10°C and a light breeze (up to 16 km/h). It is 8°C right now and feels like 5°C, with humidity at 93%. Expect a little light rain (about 2.4 mm) for the rest of the day.
Tonight: Cloudy tonight with a low around 4°C. There may be some rain (around 8.5 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Light rain tomorrow, 2° cooler than today, with temperatures between 4°C and 8°C. Expect some rain (around 20.3 mm) through the day. Humidity averages 86%.
This week: Over the next seven days Sydney will see highs of 7–15°C and lows of 2–8°C. The warmest day looks like Monday (15°C) and the coolest night Wednesday (2°C). Rain is expected on 4 days, mainly Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday.
7-day forecast
Current rain period (Male): Chitra
Chitra – 10 Oct to 24 Oct
Rain in Sydney during this period, from our forecast: 24 mm over the next 1 days.
Next: Swati from 24 Oct
In the traditional calendar the rain periods (Male) are named after the nakshatra the Sun is passing through, such as Mrigashira or Ardra. This is a cultural calendar, not a forecast; the rain amounts come from our weather forecast.
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Questions about Sydney weather
Will it rain in Sydney today?
Yes, rain is likely in Sydney from about 21:00 local time, with around 22.4 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Sydney right now?
It is 8°C in Sydney as of 20:30 local time and feels like 5°C. Today's high is 10°C and the low is 8°C.
What is the weather forecast for Sydney tomorrow?
Light rain with a high of 8°C and a low of 4°C. About 20.3 mm of rain is expected. Winds up to 41 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Sydney this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 5 of the next 10 days, with about 48 mm in total.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney today?
Sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset is at 18:03 local time.
Is it windy in Sydney today?
The wind is 16 km/h from the NE with gusts up to 28 km/h, which is a light breeze.