5-day weather forecast Sydney 20-08-2026

Weather forecast Sydney today 20.08.2026: overcast, temperature from 13 °C to 18 °C.

Precipitation probability 53%. Wind up to 8 m/s (gusts 10.61 m/s). Air humidity 57–80%, atmospheric pressure 767–772 mm Hg, UV index up to 4.1.

Sunrise 06:28
Sunset 17:28
First Quarter58% illuminated
Moonrise 10:31 · Moonset 00:32
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Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Forecast from 13 °C to 18 °C and precipitation

Temperature & Precipitation
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Temperature (°C)161615151514141314151718181818181818181818181818
Precipitation (mm/hr)00000000000000000000.040.41000

Cloud cover and precipitation probability

Cloud cover & Rain chance
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Cloud cover (%)55005518964759610087100100100100100100100100100100100
Rain chance (%)88889911231251314121518181921222653181918

Wind speed and direction

Wind & Wind gust
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Wind (m/s)5.195.114.894.53.893.193.6143.614.314.193.613.8956.617.197.5886.614.392.812.812.89
Wind gust (m/s)7.837.617.116.224.923.754.034.834.315.61654.3186.617.728.9210.510.617.925.692.813.193.83
Wind direction (°)N 2°N 0°N 0°N 358°NNW 342°NW 324°WNW 302°NW 314°NNW 340°NNW 338°NNW 343°N 10°NNE 31°NE 39°NE 44°NE 36°NNE 26°NNE 28°NNE 25°NNE 26°N 0°NNE 20°N 8°WNW 296°

Air humidity

Humidity
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Humidity (%)777777777880808076665757596470707275777877707269

Atmospheric pressure

Pressure
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Pressure (mm Hg)772771771770770770771771771771770770770768768767767767768768768769769768

Ultraviolet index

UV Index
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
UV Index00000000.10.71.733.94.13.41.610.30000000

Air quality & pollen

Air quality
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
PM2.5 (µg/m³)7.97.77.88.18.69.41114.817.616.513.811.49.27.46.678.112.314.514.212.911.410.810.2
PM10 (µg/m³)8.88.68.58.89.31011.415.217.917.314.711.79.37.77.38.19.414.116.51614.312.311.410.8
Ozone (O₃) (µg/m³)222017141186714253752698187898573554031241916
NO₂ (µg/m³)26.225.625.926.727.528.629.830292724.219.914.811.19.28.710.717.326.533.134.733.732.130.4
SO₂ (µg/m³)7.97.47.16.86.97.27.89.111.915.417.115.512.29.47.76.55.96.37.38.18.38.38.27.9
CO (µg/m³)10210310198101112129147171196206186151131139163187217248256222165121104
Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Frequently asked questions about the 5-day weather in Sydney

What will the weather be like in Sydney over the next 5 days?
Over the next 5 days in Sydney the temperature is expected to range from about 13 to 20 °C. See the detailed hourly forecast for each of the 5 days in the charts above.
On which of the next 5 days will it rain in Sydney?
The chance of rain in Sydney over the next 5 days reaches 53%. Check the 5-day precipitation chart above to see exactly which days and hours bring rain.
How accurate is the 5-day weather forecast for Sydney?
A 5-day forecast is fairly reliable: the first 2–3 days are usually very accurate, while days 4–5 may be refined. The data is updated several times a day, so check back before important plans.
Which of the next 5 days in Sydney will be the warmest and which the coolest?
Over the next 5 days the temperature in Sydney ranges from about 13 to 20 °C. Compare the warmest and coolest day on the temperature chart above.
Will it be windy in Sydney over the next 5 days?
Over the next 5 days the wind in Sydney picks up to 9 m/s. The windiest days are easy to spot on the wind chart above.
Which day of the week in Sydney is best for a walk or a trip?
For a walk or a trip, pick the days with the lowest chance of rain (up to 53%) and light wind — easy to compare on the 5-day charts above.
How can I best use the 5-day forecast for Sydney?
The first 2–3 days are reliable enough for firm decisions, while days 4–5 are a guide that sharpens as they approach. The forecast is updated several times a day, so check again before important plans.

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Data Sources & Methodology

Our weather forecasts are powered by a professional weather data provider that aggregates data from national weather services, satellite observations, radar networks, and over 80,000 weather stations worldwide. Forecast data is updated multiple times daily. We convert raw data into clear summaries — wind speed in m/s, pressure in mmHg — so you can plan your day with confidence.