New South Wales weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in New South Wales is expected to be 73°F. Select a day from the live weather forecast for New South Wales (Sydney), Australia for more weather parameters.

Saturday
17th Jan
73

68

3

2
Sunday
18th Jan
72

68

0

4
Monday
19th Jan
72

68

3

11
Tuesday
20th Jan
73

68

6

11
Wednesday
21st Jan
73

68

8

10

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:02 on Saturday 17th January 2026 GMT

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The 5-day weather forecast for New South Wales (Sydney) is provided by the Swiss meteorological agency, meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Below are the detailed weather forecasts for New South Wales for the next 5 days. The forecasts shown are for Sydney and may not represent the whole of New South Wales. Browse more destinations in New South Wales to view more weather forecasts.

New South Wales weather for Saturday 17th January 2026

Expect isolated thunderstorms in New South Wales with a maximum temperature of 73°F, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 20-30 mm of rainfall expected with 83% chance of some rain and a moderate breeze of 17 mph from the south-east.

73
°F maximum temperature
68
°F minimum temperature
isolated thunderstorms
3
hours of sunshine
2
UV index (Low)
83
% chance of some rain
<30
mm of rainfall expected
73
°F wind chill
17
mph wind from SE

New South Wales weather for Sunday 18th January 2026

Expect isolated thunderstorms in New South Wales with a maximum temperature of 72°F, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and no hours of bright sunshine. There are 50 mm or more of rainfall expected with 97% chance of some rain and a moderate breeze of 16 mph from the south-east.

72
°F maximum temperature
68
°F minimum temperature
isolated thunderstorms
0
hours of sunshine
4
UV index (Moderate)
97
% chance of some rain
>50
mm or more of rainfall expected
72
°F wind chill
16
mph wind from SE

New South Wales weather for Monday 19th January 2026

Expect mostly cloudy with light rain in New South Wales with a maximum temperature of 72°F, maximum UV of 11 (Extreme) and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 53% chance of some rain and a moderate breeze of 13 mph from the south-east.

72
°F maximum temperature
68
°F minimum temperature
mostly cloudy with light rain
3
hours of sunshine
11
UV index (Extreme)
53
% chance of some rain
<5
mm of rainfall expected
0
no heat & humidity
13
mph wind from SE

New South Wales weather for Tuesday 20th January 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in New South Wales with a maximum temperature of 73°F, maximum UV of 11 (Extreme) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 82% chance of some rain and a moderate breeze of 13 mph from the south-east.

73
°F maximum temperature
68
°F minimum temperature
sunshine and showers
6
hours of sunshine
11
UV index (Extreme)
82
% chance of some rain
<5
mm of rainfall expected
73
°F wind chill
13
mph wind from SE

New South Wales weather for Wednesday 21st January 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in New South Wales with a maximum temperature of 73°F, maximum UV of 10 (Very High) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 56% chance of some rain and a gentle breeze of 12 mph from the south.

73
°F maximum temperature
68
°F minimum temperature
sunshine and showers
8
hours of sunshine
10
UV index (Very High)
56
% chance of some rain
<2
mm of rainfall expected
0
no heat & humidity
12
mph wind from S

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New South Wales - quick facts
Flight time^✝	22 hours
Time difference	UK +9.5 to +10.5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	Australian Dollar
Electricity	I plug (230V)
Driving side	Left
Visa^✝	Yes