Nova Scotia, Canada
Sydney cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Sydney in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 72°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 32°Fcoolest average high (February)
- 27%fewest rain days (September)
- 49%most rain days (November)
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Weather in Sydney by month
Average highs run from 32°F (0°C) in February to 72°F (22°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in September and the most in November. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 / 22°F1 / -5°C | 48% | 15 mph24 km/h | 35°F2°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| February | 32 / 17°F0 / -8°C | 46% | 15 mph24 km/h | 31°F-1°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| March | 38 / 25°F4 / -4°C | 44% | 14 mph23 km/h | 31°F0°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| April | 46 / 32°F8 / 0°C | 45% | 14 mph22 km/h | 35°F2°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| May | 51 / 40°F11 / 4°C | 32% | 15 mph25 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| June | 62 / 51°F17 / 11°C | 43% | 15 mph24 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| July | 72 / 62°F22 / 17°C | 33% | 14 mph23 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
| August | 72 / 64°F22 / 18°C | 36% | 14 mph23 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| September | 66 / 59°F19 / 15°C | 27% | 16 mph25 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| October | 59 / 47°F15 / 8°C | 38% | 12 mph19 km/h | 57°F14°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| November | 47 / 37°F9 / 3°C | 49% | 16 mph25 km/h | 48°F9°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| December | 39 / 29°F4 / -2°C | 43% | 15 mph25 km/h | 40°F5°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Sydney
12 ships from 11 cruise lines are scheduled here, 19 visits in total. The next 15:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 112026 | Norwegian JewelNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 10 nights from Québec City |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Crystal SymphonyCrystal Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Boston |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Oceania VistaOceania Cruises | Calls | 11 nights from New York City |
| Tue, Oct 132026 | Azamara JourneyAzamara | Calls | 12 nights from New York City |
| Tue, Oct 132026 | Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises | Calls | 11 nights from Boston |
| Wed, Oct 142026 | Star PrideWindstar Cruises | Calls | 11 nights from Montréal |
| Wed, Oct 142026 | ZuiderdamHolland America Line | Calls | 7 nights from Boston |
| Thu, Oct 152026 | Seven Seas SplendorRegent Seven Seas Cruises | Calls | 11 nights from Montréal |
| Sun, Oct 182026 | Sapphire PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Boston |
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Explora IIIExplora Journeys | Calls | 7 nights from Québec City |
| Tue, Oct 202026 | Crystal SymphonyCrystal Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Montréal |
| Wed, Oct 212026 | Norwegian SunNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 12 nights from Southampton |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 8 nights from Norfolk |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | ZuiderdamHolland America Line | Calls | 14 nights from Québec City |
| Fri, Oct 232026 | Azamara JourneyAzamara | Calls | 10 nights from Montréal |
Ships that visit Sydney
- Seven Seas SplendorRegent Seven Seas Cruises
- Azamara JourneyAzamara
- Crystal SymphonyCrystal Cruises
- ZuiderdamHolland America Line
- Oceania VistaOceania Cruises
- Sapphire PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line
- Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises
- Explora IIIExplora Journeys
- Norwegian JewelNorwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian SunNorwegian Cruise Line
- Star PrideWindstar Cruises
Nearby cruise ports
- Iles de la MadeleineQuebec, Canada
- CharlottetownPrince Edward Island, Canada
- HalifaxNova Scotia, Canada
- Corner BrookNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- GaspeQuebec, Canada
- Saint JohnNew Brunswick, Canada
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.