Climate trends at Sydney (1940–2025)
Sydney, Australia, has experienced significant warming over the past decades. The data from the Sydney Airport AMO station reveals a clear trend of increasing temperatures, with the average temperature rising from 17.22°C during the period of 1940–1950 to 19.29°C in the last decade from 2016 to 2025. This represents a remarkable increase of 2.08°C.
Over the years, the average temperature in Sydney has shown a consistent upward trajectory. The mean temperature for the period 1961–1990 was 17.66°C, which increased to 18.77°C from 1991 to 2020. The latest decade has seen a further rise, with a mean temperature of 19.25°C from 2015 to 2024. This warming trend is indicative of broader climate changes affecting the region.
Climate change impacts
The impacts of climate change in Sydney are becoming increasingly evident. The rising temperatures can lead to more frequent heatwaves and increased drought risk, affecting both the environment and the population. As the climate continues to warm, these challenges are likely to intensify, necessitating adaptive measures to mitigate the impacts.
Comparison vs national benchmark and Paris
When compared to the national benchmark, Sydney's mean annual temperature from 1991 to 2020 is slightly above the national average of 19.2°C. Additionally, the temperature in Sydney is significantly higher than that of Paris, with a difference of 6.17°C.
Top-5 warm years
- 2016: 19.73°C
- 2019: 19.71°C
- 2025: 19.61°C
- 2017: 19.56°C
- 2013: 19.51°C
The record coldest year in Sydney was in 1943, with a temperature of 16.56°C.
For more detailed data, you can access the raw CSV data here or explore the interactive map here.