Climate
The NSW climate is generally temperate enough to allow a year-round outdoor lifestyle. It varies in different parts of the State, from the sub-tropical north, to the drier inland regions and Snowy Mountain areas.Compared to the northern hemisphere the seasons are reversed: winter is in the middle of the year and summertime at the end.
| Spring: | September to November |
| Summer: | December to February |
| Autumn: | March to May |
| Winter: | June to August |
Sydney experiences 138 wet days a year with an average annual rainfall of 1,223 mm. However, the city is renowned for its sunshine; there’s only an average 23 days a year when the sun doesn’t shine. The average temperature ranges for Sydney are:
| City | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 18.6° -25.8° c | 8° -16.2° c |
Sunshine - keep protected
You may hear the phrase 'slip, slap, slop' in NSW - this is a sun safety message and it encourages people to 'slip' on a T-shirt, 'slap' on a hat and 'slop' on some sun block when out in the sun. It is also advisable to stay out of the sun between 11 am and 2 pm in the summer months, as this is when the sun is at its hottest.For detailed information on specific locations in NSW visit the Bureau of Meteorology website.