🇦🇺 Sydney vs 🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Sydney

broken clouds

64°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 64°F

H 65°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 78%

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Los Angeles

clear sky

65°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 62°F

H 67°F / L 61°F

Humidity: 37%

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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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.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇦🇺 Sydney🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Spring

60–73°F

September–November

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

72–82°F

December–February

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–75°F

March–May

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

55–68°F

December–February

Sydney vs Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sydney or Los Angeles have better weather?

Sydney and Los Angeles have very different climates. Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine Los Angeles: Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Sydney vs Los Angeles?

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

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