🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs 🇦🇺 Sydney

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Los Angeles

few clouds

60°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 60°F

H 62°F / L 58°F

Humidity: 83%

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Sydney

clear sky

65°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 66°F

H 67°F / L 63°F

Humidity: 91%

Climate Overview

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

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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🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇦🇺 Sydney
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

60–73°F

September–November

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

72–82°F

December–February

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

62–75°F

March–May

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

50–63°F

June–August

Los Angeles vs Sydney: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Los Angeles or Sydney have better weather?

Los Angeles and Sydney have very different climates. Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine 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 Los Angeles vs Sydney?

Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November. Best time for Sydney: September, October, November, March, April.

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