Sydney · April
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 72°F, dipping to 59°F at night. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
72° / 59°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
11 mph
What April feels like in Sydney
Sunrise
06:18
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:32
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Sydney in April
The kit for April in Sydney: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
-4° avg high
-5 rain days
Sydney in March →
April
72°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs May
+5° avg high
+6 rain days
Sydney in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Sydney in April?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Sydney in April?+
Average high 72°F, average low 59°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Sydney?+
Compared to March (avg high 76°F), April is cooler. Compared to May (avg high 67°F), April is warmer.
Does it rain often in Sydney in April?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in April, on average.