🇬🇧 London vs 🇦🇺 Sydney

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

🇬🇧

London

overcast clouds

54°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 53°F

H 55°F / L 52°F

Humidity: 85%

🇦🇺

Sydney

broken clouds

70°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 71°F

H 71°F / L 69°F

Humidity: 80%

Climate Overview

🇬🇧

London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

🇦🇺

Sydney

Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine

Best monthsSeptember, October, November, March, April
AvoidJanuary, February (heat waves), July (coolest and grey)
Annual rain48 inches (1,217 mm)

Sydney enjoys one of the world's best climates. Summers are warm with beach weather; winters are mild enough for outdoor activities. The city is split between coastal suburbs (cooled by sea breezes) and inland western suburbs (dramatically hotter in summer).

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇧 London🇦🇺 Sydney
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

60–73°F

September–November

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

72–82°F

December–February

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

62–75°F

March–May

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

50–63°F

June–August

London vs Sydney: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Sydney have better weather?

London and Sydney have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round Sydney: Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit London vs Sydney?

Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Sydney: September, October, November, March, April.

More Comparisons

🇬🇧 London Weather →🇦🇺 Sydney Weather →