Tafea, Vanuatu
Sydney
Sydney is a locality in Tafea, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time03:59
19.53° S, 169.27° EElevation -2 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 21°
Rain this month88mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sydney at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:09 · 17:4712 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 14:59Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in February
Coolest month20°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
208 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
66 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
March
Weather in Sydney
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 84%
Today23 Oct26°20°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct27°20°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct26°20°4.1 mm
Mon26 Oct28°21°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct28°20°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct27°20°
Thu29 Oct28°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°20°
Sat31 Oct26°19°2.9 mm
When to go to Sydney
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 48 | 45 | 49 | 56 | 60 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 76 | 62 | 56 | 53 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 208 | 222 | 244 | 199 | 156 | 91 | 84 | 86 | 66 | 88 | 121 | 150 |
| Wet days | 23 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
What's on in Sydney
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Vanuatu seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sydney
Earthquakes around Sydney
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days113magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950820magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.4Lenakel 46 km ↖1992 · 46 km
7.3Lenakel 140 km ←2010 · 139 km
7.3Isangel 72 km ↙2008 · 71 km
7.2Lenakel 62 km ↗1953 · 62 km
Tsunamis · Sydney
0.2 m17 December 2024earthquake0.6 m19 May 2023earthquake0.1 m7 December 2023earthquake0.8 m10 February 2021earthquake0.3 m4 March 2021earthquake0 m15 June 2019earthquake0.3 m29 August 2018earthquake0.7 m5 December 2018earthquake0.1 m31 October 2017earthquake0.1 m1 November 2017earthquake0.2 m19 November 2017earthquake–13 July 2017earthquake0.1 m3 January 2017earthquake0.2 m12 August 2016earthquake0.1 m8 December 2016earthquake0.2 m16 September 2015earthquake
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sydney.
What is the hottest month in Sydney?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sydney?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sydney?
January is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sydney?
The sea is warmest in March at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.