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The best times to visit Sydney are September through November and from March to May. These months skirt Sydney’s high and low seasons, offering visitors comfortable temperatures and manageable tourist crowds.
January is the hottest month in Sydney with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F) and the coldest is July at13°C (55°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in December. The wettest month is March with an average of 164mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in January when the average sea temperature is 23°C(73°F).
Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.
Founded: 26 January 1788
State electorate(s): various (49)
Population: 4.029 million (2011), 4.606 million (2011) United Nations
Did you know: Sydney is the most-populous metropolitan / urban area in Australia (5,131,326)
