Iconic venue

Sydney Opera House

New South Wales, Australia

Best timeMar–Apr & Sep–Nov

Set inNew South Wales, Australia

In season~72°F high

Climate45–84°F

Fares from$1700

Nearest airportSYD

CurrencyAUD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC+10:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Sydney Opera House

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightAug · 67%

WarmestJan · 84°F

WettestMar

Best windowMar–Apr & Sep–Nov

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The sail-roofed icon on Sydney Harbour, a global stage.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–Apr & Sep–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Bennelong Point walk. Nearest airport is SYD.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sydney Opera House?

The best time to visit Sydney Opera House is March–April & September–November, in New South Wales, Australia.

Where is Sydney Opera House?

Sydney Opera House is in New South Wales, Australia. The nearest major airport is SYD.

What is Sydney Opera House known for?

The sail-roofed icon on Sydney Harbour, a global stage.

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