🇦🇺 Sydney vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Sydney

broken clouds

70°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 71°F

H 71°F / L 69°F

Humidity: 80%

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London

overcast clouds

53°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 52°F

H 54°F / L 52°F

Humidity: 86%

Climate Overview

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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).

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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.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇦🇺 Sydney🇬🇧 London
Spring

60–73°F

September–November

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

72–82°F

December–February

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

62–75°F

March–May

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

38–46°F

December–February

Sydney vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sydney or London have better weather?

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

When is the best time to visit Sydney vs London?

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

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