Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in warm late-afternoon light

Sydney in September

Spring arrives with longer days

The short answer

September is one of the best months to visit Sydney.

Spring arrives with longer days and improving outdoor conditions.

8/10 overall12–20°CModerate crowds€€€ (Medium)
Weather8/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events9/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
12–20°C
Mild spring weather with longer, brighter days.
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate.
Prices
€€€ (Medium)
Moderate shoulder-season rates.

+Spring arrives with longer days and improving outdoor conditions.

–Weather can change quickly during the seasonal transition.

My tip for September

A strong month for outdoor sightseeing before summer demand.

  • Spring
  • Walking
  • Beaches
  • Events

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

5th of 12 overall in Sydney, 7th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.

See all twelve months for Sydney

Plan around

What’s on in Sydney in September

Sydney Fringe Festival

September

Major arts programming across Sydney.

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Spring arrives with longer days and improving outdoor conditions.

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