Sydney · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 72°F, dipping to 56°F at night. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
72° / 56°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
14 mph
What October feels like in Sydney
Sunrise
05:13
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:09
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 October
The kit for October in Sydney: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
+4° avg high
+4 rain days
Sydney in September →
October
72°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
-2° avg high
+1 rain days
Sydney in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Sydney in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Sydney in October?+
Average high 72°F, average low 56°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Sydney?+
Compared to September (avg high 68°F), October is warmer. Compared to November (avg high 74°F), October is cooler.
Does it rain often in Sydney in October?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in October, on average.