The Climate of Sydney, Australia

The Australian city of Sydney is both stunning and packed with attractions. If you're planning a trip to Sydney, you should realise that the weather is highly variable throughout the year.

You should be well-prepared for any kind of weather during your trip if you know what to expect from the local environment. To help you plan your trip and pack efficiently, we've included a general description of Sydney's climate and typical temperature ranges below.

Sydney has a humid subtropical climate, with relatively small seasonal changes due to the city's closeness to the water. The temperature ranges from mild and chilly in the winter through warm and scorching in the summer. In comparison, the inland west end show even greater temperature disparities.

Precipitation varies over the region, with places adjacent to the shore being the wettest, but there is no discernible dry or wet season. The wettest areas are also those closest to the coast.

In a typical year, the city sees about twenty thunderstorms. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology classifies Sydney as having a moderate climate, with mild winters and warm to hot summers[a]. The climate in the greater Sydney area varies from region 11a to zone 9b, making a wide variety of plants suitable for the area.

With balmy summers and mild winters, Sydney's weather is ideal for enjoying the outdoors. Make preparations based on the forecasted weather and precipitation.

Located on the south-east coast of Australia, Sydney, the state capital in New South Wales, has a subtropical oceanic climate with moderate winters & warm summers.

During the warm months of October through April, when the wind is at its strongest (being in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons in Sydney are reversed compared to Europe or North America).

During the warm half of the year, from October through March, heatwaves are possible because of the wind blowing from of the desert, which can cause temperatures to rise beyond 35 °C (95 °F) for brief periods of time (often only a single day).

Temperatures average between 23 degrees Celsius (73.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in December and January to 13 degrees Celsius (55.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in the middle of summer.

Sydney boasts 109.5 days of clear skies and 127.2 days of clouds every year, but if you include partly cloudy days and sunny intervals, you'd get well over 300 days with visible sunshine.

On average, Sydney receives more sunlight during the winter months (December through February) than during the summer months (June through August). Springtime in Sydney is relatively cool and dry, whereas summers are hot and humid, especially towards the end of the season. Humidity is low, however, when temperatures reach over 35 °C (95 °F) due to the hot winds that blow through from the Australian desert.

Humidity rises and temperatures fall in the early evening or late afternoon on certain hot summer days due to low-pressure troughs and southerly busters, respectively. Extreme precipitation can be brought by east coast lows in the late fall and winter.

Heat Island In Cities

The urban heat island effect in Sydney makes the western half of the city and its suburbs more vulnerable to high temperatures.

This heat effect has been studied and mitigated through a variety of means, such as the addition of rooftop gardens to high-rise buildings, the recoloring of pavement, and the shading provided by tree canopies.

This is because the Central Business District's (CBD's) urban heat island has been effectively stopping the cold air from reaching its inland suburbs "Extreme heat acts like a barrier, preventing the cooling effects of the sea breeze from taking effect.

The central business district of Sydney is a temperature dome due to the abundance of asphalt and concrete. Deconstructing this wall and cooling western Sydney are mutually exclusive goals "Professor Mattheos Santamouris of the University of New South Wales says.

He said that high-density housing buildings had few trees, thus chilling the CBD would only lower the westward temperature by 1.5 °C, but that suburban streets could be cooled by much as 10- °C (50 °F) if more trees were planted.

Drought, bushfires, and storms/floods in Sydney are all heavily influenced by the El Nio Southern Oscillation, climate Indian Ocean Dipole, as well as the Southern Annular Mode. Due to this, heatwaves and drought have grown increasingly regular in Sydney in the 21st century.

In late winter and early spring, whenever the subtropical barrier is located north of Sydney, the wind will blow from of the west and inland. During the warmer months of summer and fall, when the hill is in a more southern position, the winds blow from the east.

Researchers have found that installing water features like fountains and water parks can have a significant impact on temperature in the inner west. In addition, the Hawkesbury City Council has placed 20 thermometers among various tree species in the city's suburbs in order to examine how various species contribute to the cooling effect of urban forests.

Precipitation

Seasonality Of Rainfall

Whenever the tropical ridge is located to the south of a continent, easterly winds or low-pressure systems dominate along the east coast, resulting in significantly more rain in the first half of each year.

When the subtropical ridge is to the north of the city, it funnels dry winds from the interior of the continent to Sydney (as it rotates counterclockwise), this is also when low-pressure systems that rotate in the opposite direction are to the south of the continent, making the second half of the year the driest.

The rainy and dry seasons would alternate annually because of its variability. Inland suburbs experience a more marked "wet" and "dry season," with a drying trend from late winter until early spring (August–September) and a wetter, greener period from late summer to early fall (February–March).

Its rain shadow placement on the leeward (eastern) bank of the Great Dividing Range is responsible for the region's drier winters; the range acts as a barrier to south-westerly winter storms that originate in the Southern Ocean.

Intense cut-off low systems that strike from the south-east in the Tasman Sea often bring substantial rainfall in late autumn & early winter, while these systems are more common along the east coast. Black nor'easters (during the summer), Tasman lows (during the fall and spring), Australian north-west cloud bands (during any time of the year), and even tropical cyclone remnants (though this is extremely uncommon) can all contribute to the precipitation totals.

Sydney has an annual evaporation rate of annual rainfall (62.99 in), with summer speeds of 600 mm (23.62 in) and winter speeds of 300 mm (11.81 in) (11.81 in).

Rainfall Total

Nearly 1,200 mm (47 inches) of precipitation fall annually, making it a plentiful occurrence. However, fall tends to be the wettest season, despite the absence of a dry season.

Sydney's weather is normally pleasant, however heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and even hail are not unheard of.

Rainfall varies from around 700 millimetres (27.56 inches) in Badgerys Creek (in the west) to almost 1,400 millimetres (55.12 inches) at Turramurra (in the north-east) in the Northern Suburbs, resulting in an orographic rainfall.

Sydney receives between 800 and 1,100 millimetres (31.50 and 43.31 inches) of precipitation year, yet even in its wettest months, the city experiences just about seven or eight rainy days on average (based on a monthly mean) (depending on the area).

This demonstrates that during an El Nio period, Sydney typically experiences prolonged periods of favourable weather lasting weeks or even months (however during a La Nia event, rainfall could be intermittent for so many days or weeks).

Rainfall in the winter tends to last throughout the day and last for a longer period of time than it does in the summer.

Some days may see a light mist of rain, however this is unusual because most rain falls in the form of intense storms. During the hotter months, brief, intense downpours occur in the afternoon, bringing welcome relief from the sweltering heat.

Although black nor'easters can bring rain for multiple days in a row, these afternoon showers often end and the sun returns.

Storms

East coast lows typically hit Sydney between the months of August (although can happen at other times of the year) and during the positive SAM phase.

Nimbostratus clouds are responsible for the low's precipitation, which can total up to 70 mm (2.76 in) over the course of two days. However, if the cloud is dense enough, as it was in August 1986, 100 mm of rain can fall in just three hours.

Additionally, the onshore breezes and Sydney's - climate could bring occasional rainfall and drizzle to the CBD during the winter. Typically, inland communities are shielded from such weather. The western suburbs, however, are more likely to see summer thunderstorms.

Generally speaking, the city is not directly threatened by cyclones, but it does occasionally feel the effects of cyclone leftovers. East Coast Lows (like the huge storm of mid - june 2007) or remnants of ex-tropical cyclones frequently bring heavy rain to the city, which can quickly lead to flash floods.

Heavy rain, cyclonic winds, and high waves are all potential dangers during an East Coast Low, a low-pressure depression. Scientists have forecasted a rise in average temperatures and an increase in the unpredictability of rainfall.

During in the New South Wales 2021 floods, numerous neighbourhoods in and around Richmond and Windsor were completely submerged.

Wind

Wind speeds in the Central Business District (CBD) range from a high of 13.8 km/h (8.6 mph) in November to a low of 11.3 kilometres (7.0 mph) in March.

Some suburban areas of the metro region get more wind in January, September, October, and December, and less wind in May and June. For instance, the Sydney area has the highest wind throughout October to January as well as the least wind from March to June.

Eastern suburbs, like those closer to the shore, tend to experience more wind than inland areas. Northeasterly winds are the norm throughout the year. Dry winds from Australia's heated interior only blow in from the north-west or south-west 40% of the time during the warm months, therefore Sydney's humidity is high most of the time.

The counter clockwise subtropical ridge is located to the south of a city, allowing breezes from the sea to infiltrate throughout the early summer and early autumn.

Since such subtropical ridge is located immediately to the east of the city, it intercepts winds from interior and blocks easterlies from the sea, making late winter and mid-spring the windiest seasons.

Strong southerly winds are forecast from October through the end of February. They frequently resemble a sheet of clouds being wrapped like a book by a moving wind.

During the warmer months, the wind direction can shift dramatically, from a strong northeasterly to a ferocious southerly in the span of five minutes.

In the winter, the air in the Blue Mountains is denser than the air in the Sydney metropolis and the Hawkesbury Basin, causing a light, south-westerly draining wind similar to land breezes to blow down from the mountains and into the city and the basin.

The Föhn Effect

Sydney lies in the rain shadow cast by the Great Dividing Range on its eastern side, so the city is subject to Föhn-like winds, which are dry south-westerlies that increase air temperature in the chen of the mountains and decrease atmospheric moisture as a result of the limited orographic obstruction of relatively damp low-level air as well as the dying down of drier upper-level air throughout leeward of the mountains.

Precipitation forms on upwind slopes as rising, humid air cools and condenses. The moisture in the air mass just on lee side is then evaporated by the precipitation. Due to adiabatic compression, condensation warms the air as it travels down the lee slopes.

A band of clouds, known as the Föhn wall, forms along the crests of the New South Wales highlands when the air condenses as it rises above the windward slopes.

Meanwhile, the Föhn arch forms downwind of a mountains in the rising part of a sitting lee mountain wave, which is characterised by a large layer of altostratus cloud. Between the wall and the arching cloud cover, a strip of clear air termed the Föhn gap may be seen on weather maps; this gap is located downwind of a Blue Mountains region. Because of their dry, windy nature, they may increase the risk of wildfires during the warmer months, similar to what the Santa Ana wind do in California.

Föhn-type winds can cause significant structural damage to dwellings during the amazing season. As a result of the wind chill effect, they would also be uncomfortable and disruptive to aircraft.

These south-westerly winds, with typical gusts between 60 and 70 kilometres per hour (37 and 43 miles per hour), are caused by a massive polar air mass or a deep limited system in the Southern Ocean to the south-west of Australia's mainland, which then moves north across Victoria and onto the state's eastern coast.

In the Sydney area and throughout much of the south-east coast, the winds would typically bring rain, snow, and/or sleet inside the windward of the mountains during the winter and spring, and would provide clear but generally milder temperatures on the leeward portion of the mountain range.

Seasons

Winter

From June through August, the winter season is moderate, with an average temperature of 13 °C (55.5 °F) in July, the coldest month. Actually, it never gets below freezing, and it never freezes, though occasional light frosts may appear in the outlying western suburbs due to their greater distance from the ocean. But the winter months, especially the beginning, are wet (June).

In the western suburbs, the temperature can rise to 19 degrees Celsius (66 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and fall to 3 degrees Celsius (37 degrees Fahrenheit) at night during the winter. In the western suburbs, these low temperatures could cause a light to moderate frost.

Due to its proximity to the coast, central Sydney enjoys milder winters than the rest of the city, with average lows of 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit) and highs of 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit) to 17 degrees Celsius (63 degrees Fahrenheit).

Additionally, it should be noted that Sydney's central business district (Observatory Hill) never has experienced frost. In contrast, cities along the coast at similar latitudes to Sydney—including Perth, Esperance, and Adelaide—and those to the north of Sydney—including Coffs Harbour, Port Stephens, Hervey Bay, and the Sunshine Coast—have all experienced frost or temps below 0 °C (32 °F).

There are just four nights in Liverpool and forty in Richmond where the temperature falls below 2 °C (36 °F) in the west. When comparing the two cities, Liverpool has only one night with a low temperature - 0 °C (32 °F), while Richmond has seventeen such nights on average.

On July 28, 1981, Liverpool experienced its lowest ever high temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius (47 degrees Fahrenheit). The wintertime highs in the Sydney area are typically not much higher than this. Morning humidity in the Sydney area varies around 61% to 74% from January to June. Even in the dead of winter, daytime highs of 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit) have been recorded on occasion.

During the mornings of the winter months, and especially in June when damp easterlies prevail, Sydney experiences fog for about 15 days every year.

Radiation fog would typically settle over the inland suburbs after nightfall, when the humid coastal air carried inland by the day's sea breeze had cooled.

Advection fog, which is created when warm water from the ocean meets cold land water, would float inland and blanket the coastal suburbs. Similarly, June is typically the month with more precipitation and cloudier skies than the closing months of winter.

Highs in the late winter, when warm, dry westerlies predominate, can sometimes reach 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit).

The largest monthly percentage of sunshine occurs in August because the continental ridge is located north of Sydney during the middle to late winter, when it gathers up dry westerly winds from the interior of the continent and brings them to the region.

On 22 June 1932, the temperature at Observatory Hill dropped to a low of 2.1 °C (35.8 °F), while in the greater Sydney area, the temperature dropped to a low of 8 °C (18 °F) in Richmond.

Maximum temperatures as low as 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) have been measured on Observatory Hill.

Picton, a settlement in Sydney's Macarthur Region, had a low of 10.0 degrees Celsius (14.0 degrees Fahrenheit) in July 1970, despite not being typically considered an suburb of Sydney.

Spring

Spring is the period between September and November, when temperatures are mild or pleasant, sunshine is abundant, and precipitation is minimal on average.

The early spring season is a time of fast change. In September, the high temperature may not get above 18 °C (64 °F), continuing the cool conditions of late winter. Even so, because of the sudden change, highs of over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) are possible in that month as well.

As November approaches, summerlike conditions set in, with temperatures averaging around 24 °C (75 °F) and reaching as high as 30 °C (86 °F), although with fairly low humidity.

This time of year in Sydney, temperatures average between 21 and 25 degrees Celsius (70 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit) with fairly low humidity points, hovering somewhere around 4 and 12 degrees Celsius (39 and 54 degrees Fahrenheit), thanks to the westerly winds from of the interior brought by the subtropical ridge that lies to the north of the city.

In certain suburbs, nighttime lows can dip to 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit) when the dry westerlies blow. Temperatures in excess of 35 °C (95 °F), brought on by warm air from the interior, are to be expected, particularly in the months of October and November. In September, these occurrences are unusual but just not unheard of.

The spring season is notorious for its extreme, erratic, and uneven temperature swings. On some instances, hot, dry mornings are cooled by a southerly buster, that eventually decreases the temperature from 40 °C (104 °F) to as little as 19 °C (66 °F).

These kinds of events typically occur in the middle to late spring. Other seasons seldom witness such variations in a day. Furthermore, its diurnal range is greater in this time than it is in october.

On September 8, 1869, the high temperature in the spring was just 9.5 degrees Celsius (49.1 degrees Fahrenheit). Early spring sees the lowest relative humidity rates, with the range being 58% to 68%.

Summer

The temperature in Sydney's summer varies, although it's usually in the warm to hot range. Temperatures and humidity were typically moderated by sea breezes.

The late summer weather is often consistent, with temperatures rarely dropping below 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or rising over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), in contrast to the early spring and springtime when such extremes might occur.

The summer months of December through March feature average highs of around 25/26 °C (77/79 °F), making for comfortable temperatures and a pleasant climate overall. On the other hand, afternoons are always accompanied by the mild-to-strong sea breezes.

Although clouds are common, sunshine is constant; occasional cloudiness may bring brief but intense rain or perhaps a thunderstorm. However, from January through March, it is not uncommon for the leftovers of a tropical storm to make it this far, bringing with them heavy rainfall and strong gusts.

Over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), relative humidity rarely rises above 45%. However, reduced troughs can bring afternoon thunderstorms with heavy rainfall or, at times, hail on some of the hottest days, especially towards the end of summer.

In addition, the relative humidity at 9 a.m. would typically be between between 69% and 75%, making for a sultry morning and night. In the summer, the average 3 p.m. dewpoint temperature varies from 16.2 degrees Celsius (61.2 degrees Fahrenheit) along the shore to 14.4 degrees Celsius (57.9 degrees Fahrenheit) inland.

Late summer would see greater dew points, up to 20 °C (68 °F) in the early mornings and evenings, but lower dew points during the day, down to 9 °C (48 °F) on particularly hot days.

Even while the weather is rarely unbearably hot, the desert wind can dramatically increase temperatures for brief periods. One day in January 2013 saw temperatures of 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit), however this was an extreme. In addition, the desert wind is strong and dry, and it occasionally sparks so many fires in the mountains behind the town that the air is thick with smoke.

Extremely dry and hot northwesterly winds from Outback can periodically blow into Sydney in the late spring and summer, pushing the mercury up to over 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) and the humidity down to as low as 15%.

This occurs after the northwesterlies have blown totally over the continent, where they have absorbed no moisture from such a body of water and have retained the majority of the heat they began with. There are times when Sydney's weather might feel like it was plucked straight out of the desert. However, they are frequently followed by a Westerly Buster, a shallow cold front which brings wind and drops the temperature suddenly.

Rain and thunderstorms are possible, and the weather may remain mild for several days afterwards.

On average, 15 days a year see temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in Sydney's central business area, with another 3 days exceeding 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).

Whereas the western suburbs of Liverpool and Penrith experience 41 and 67 days, respectively, with temperature above 30 °C (86 °F), ten and nineteenth days, respectively, with temperatures above 35 °C (95 °F), or 1 and 4 days, respectively, with temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).

On January 18, 2013, at the height of a widespread heat wave over Australia that lasted from december 2012 until late January 2013, the temperature at the top of Observatory Hill reached a record high of 45.8 °C (114.4 °F).

On 6 February 2011, Observatory Hill registered a minimum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F), the warmest minimum temperature ever recorded there. The western suburbs have seen temperatures as low as those in the city proper. On January 4, 2020, the hottest temperature ever recorded in the inner west was 48.9 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) at Penrith.

Autumn

Extremely comfortable temperatures are seen in the months of April and May, although heavy rainfall is typical of the autumn season. There are years when it rains a lot. Temperature highs often remain in the late summer range of 25 °C (77 °F) to 29 °C (84 °F) during the first weeks of April, with the relative humidity averaging between 16 °C (61 °F) - 17 °C (63 °F).

yet it can feel cooler and crisper at night than it does in late July. The subtropical ridges of high pressure, that rotates counterclockwise, is located to the south of Australia in late summer and autumn, making it possible for moist easterlies from of the Tasman Sea and low-pressure systems to infiltrate the region and cause severe rainfall.

In the middle of April, the weather starts to cool down and get crisper, marking the beginning of the transition form late summer to fall.

Average highs in the middle of autumn are a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) or 23 degrees Celsius (74 degrees Fahrenheit), rarely deviating above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) or below 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit).

Maydaytime highs can reach the upper 20s (68 degrees Fahrenheit) and lower 19s (66 degrees Fahrenheit), with evenings being cold and humid and rarely falling below 10 degrees (50 degrees Fahrenheit). There is a chance that the final week of fall may see highs around 18 °C (64 °F), which is cold for the season.

Temperatures in the fall are typically mild and steady, with none of the extremes seen in the spring and summer.

Morning fog and cloud cover are common this time of year because of the wet easterlies that dominate the climate. In fall, the relative humidity in the Sydney area often reaches its greatest point of the year, between 72% and 80%, on average, at 9 am.

On May 24, 1904, the mercury dropped to a record low of 11.3 degrees Celsius (52.3 degrees Fahrenheit) for the season.

Sydney receives a generous amount of sunlight all year round, even in the dead of winter. There is, however, no such thing as a season with consistently pleasant weather.

From January to March, the seawater temperature at Bondi Beach averages 24 °C (75 °F), whereas it dips to 19 °C (66 °F) during July to October, making for unsuitable swimming conditions throughout those months (therefore, it becomes a bit cold). As just a result, the Atlantic shore is popular among surfers, but in the bays of Botany Bay, the ocean is a bit hotter and calmer.

In the fall, between the months of September and October, temperatures are warm, and the city is dry and sunny. November is also an excellent month since the rains pick up a bit, but not like they do in the summer, so extreme heat are still infrequent.

In contrast hand, there isn't a time to really be avoided: it relies substantially on the year. Anyway, fall is rainy, while still in summer, which is normally a good month, scorching temperatures can sometimes occur, with additional to a certain violent thunderstorms as well as some stormy periods.

Conclusion

There are few cities as well-known as Sydney. It has its advantages and disadvantages like every other major city. The high cost of living in the city has made life difficult for certain inhabitants. Taking the train across town is convenient, but that convenience is not shared by all commuters. Sydney has a sizable private health care sector for those who can afford to pay more for preferential treatment.

When people have routine medical concerns, they typically see general practitioners and family doctors. Only once a primary care doctor gives their stamp of approval can you access a specialist's care. Sydney is a great place to visit since it has both the comforts of a large city and the relaxing sounds of the ocean. More than one hundred beaches, as well as various playgrounds, parks, and sports facilities, can be found in the city. One of the city's most well-known events is Mardi Gras, an annual celebration of the LGBT community.

Two of Australia's most well-known attractions are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach. One of the most eye-catching structures ever built is the Sydney Opera House. After nine years and 53,000 tonnes of steel, the world's longest steel arch bridge was completed. Every age group flocks to Sydney to visit the city's zoos and aquariums. In their native environments, tourists can see kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas up close.

Indigenous birds sing to the rising sun from the branches of gum trees. Sydney's most well-known mammal is the Brushtail possum, which is also Australia's second-largest possum at the size of a house cat. Wombats are koalas' closest living relatives; they share the kangaroo's short legs and long claws, which they use to dig intricate networks of tunnels. The median home price in Sydney is far higher than in any other Australian city, and it is among the highest in the world. The city has been labelled "severely unaffordable" because housing costs are 13 times the typical household income.

Content Summary

1. It would be difficult to find a more desirable place to settle down than Sydney, Australia.
2. The city provides for any and all needs.
3. Although living in Sydney has its advantages, it also has its share of problems.
4. The high cost of living in the city means that life may be difficult for some people, and commuting by rail may not appeal to everyone (it can take as long as an hour).
5. Everyone who lives in Sydney or visits it agrees that it is a fantastic city.
6. Even though it has more people living in it than any other city in Australia, Sydney has its share of problems that other major cities have.
7. Sydney, New South Wales's capital, is covered in depth, and all the information you could possibly need is here.
8. It's no secret that Sydney is one of the world's most well-known megacities.
9. Sydney is a real global city since it is home to individuals from all walks of life and all corners of the globe.
10. However, moving to a new nation is not without its challenges, so we weighed the pros and cons of making Sydney our new home.
11. Thus, they will have minimal to no financial responsibility for everyday medical care and emergency department visits.
12. In addition to government-funded medical services, a significant private health care industry serves those who can and wish to pay more for premium dental, physiotherapy, and optometric services.
13. Before a work visa can be approved, an applicant must prove that they have private health insurance.
14. A prescription for medication may be issued by your doctor if he or she determines that you require it (or pharmacy).
15. You may be eligible for additional funding if you are a senior or have a government-issued health care card.
16. If you or a member of your family uses a lot of medication throughout the year, you may want to enquire about the Safety Net programme offered by local pharmacy.
17. When people have routine medical concerns, they typically see general practitioners and family doctors.
18. Only once a primary care doctor gives their stamp of approval can you access a specialist's care.
19. Sydney is an excellent location from which to enhance your educational abilities.
20. The climate is considered Mediterranean or temperate because of the hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters.
21. Sydney's average of over 340 sunny days per year, in addition to its more than 100 beaches, numerous playgrounds, parks, and athletic facilities, encourages residents to spend time outside.
22. Sydney's weather, like the rest of Australia, is mild and pleasant.
23. Sydney is a great holiday spot because it has both urban comforts and the seaside to relax by.
24. After exploring all of Sydney's wonderful shops and eateries, relax on one of these breathtaking shores.
25. Vibrant Mode of Living Sydney, for obvious reasons, is always bustling with activity.
26. In an effort to reduce alcohol-related violence, the New South Wales state government enacted lockout laws in Sydney in 2014.
27. Despite this regulation, many Sydneysiders still frequent some of Australia's best bars, pubs, and clubs on Friday and Saturday nights.
28. One of the city's most well-known events is Mardi Gras, an annual celebration of the LGBT community.
29. The Blue Mountains, Watsons Bay, the Harbour Bridge, the Beach Resorts, the Sydney Tower, and the Opera House are just a handful of the many popular tourist destinations in Sydney.
30. This is the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic structures of modern times, having first opened to the public in 1973.
31. Every year, the Sydney Opera House draws in excess of 8 million visitors.
32. This is the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Before Sydney's renowned bridge was completed, getting across the harbour required either a boat ride or a 20-kilometer, five-bridge trek.
33. Sailing directly beneath a Sydney Harbour Bridge is one way to get a sense of its massive scale and historical significance.
34. Bondi Beach is a popular tourist destination. The world-famous Bondi Beach may be found just seven kilometres east of Sydney's central business area.
35. Bondi Beach is the epicentre of Australia's winter swimming culture and the birthplace of surf lifesaving.
36. The garden is home to the Daniel Solander Library, Australia's oldest scientific research library, and has played a key role in acclimatising non-native plants to the Australian environment.
37. More than 3.5 million people take advantage of the free entrance and explore the extensive collection of native, exotic, and threatened plant species at this Royal Botanic Garden each year.
38. This world-famous zoo is home to around 4,000 animals representing 350 different species, many of which are in danger of extinction if they are not protected.
39. The research, conservation, and breeding programmes at Taronga Zoo help ensure the survival of endangered species and the environments in which they live.
40. The Taronga Zoo offers a wide variety of guided tours and eight unique zoogeographic areas, making it a great destination for people of all ages.
41. Every age group flocks to Sydney to visit the city's zoos and aquariums.
42. However, in national parks, you may be able to see kangaroos, wallabies, and even shy koalas in their native environments.
43. It's easy to tell a wild black rat in Australia apart from a pet rat because the wild rats have shorter tails.
44. A Possum With a Brush for a Tail The Brushtail possum, around the size of a house cat, is the city's most well-known mammal. It is also Australia's second-largest possum.
45. Pig-tailed Possum of the Eastern U.S. However, despite its cuteness, the Eastern dwarf possum is just 7 centimetres in length.
46. Location of an Airport The domestic and international airport in Sydney is only 15 minutes from the central business district, so there's no need to get up early or spend a lot on transportation to and from the airport.
47. Sydney's domestic and international airports are conveniently located inside the metropolitan area, so there's no need to rise extremely early or travel a great distance from the suburbs or the country to get there.
48. This city has a greater cost of living than any other in Australia and is presently the second most expensive in the world, after Hong Kong.
49. Due to the mining boom, growing wages, and strong currency rates, the city has become one of the world's most expensive.
50. Sydney, which has the highest median property price in Australia, is an extremely competitive real estate market.
51. It will be very expensive, even if you're only shopping for a modest home.
52. Sydney's housing is not inexpensive, with a price to income ratio of 12.9.
53. Demographia has ranked the city second worst in the world to live in, right after Hong Kong, with housing costs that are 13 times the average household income.
54. It is home to Australia's most expensive real estate and has a price-to-income ratio of 9.9, second only to Melbourne.
55. Despite having several international flights and domestic connectivity to the rest of the country, Sydney is located quite a distance from the world's largest cities.
56. Location and Directions It's possible that the traffic in Sydney is worse than your nose during the height of flu season.
57. It has lately been named Australasia's most crowded city, with certain routes rated as slower as those in New York.
58. Not everyone can handle the stress of driving in Sydney, especially those who often become frustrated in congestion.
59. Many Sydney residents have began to complain about the city's transportation system.
60. The sidewalks and roads are too crowded to stroll, so using public transportation is the best option.