View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 12:11 pm AEST on Friday 17 April 2026.
Forecast for the rest of Friday
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- Min
- 15 °C
- Max
- 28 °C
- Precis
- Possible rainfall:
- 0 to 4 mm
- Chance of any rain:
- 80%
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. The chance of smoke haze. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds and large hail. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting southerly 25 to 35 km/h in the late afternoon.
- Fire Danger
- Moderate
Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 2:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
Saturday 18 April
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- Min
- 13 °C
- Max
- 20 °C
- Precis
- Possible rainfall:
- 0 mm
- Chance of any rain:
- 10%
Sydney area
Sunny. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 2:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
Large and powerful surf conditions in the evening are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
Sunday 19 April
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- Min
- 12 °C
- Max
- 21 °C
- Precis
- Possible rainfall:
- 0 mm
- Chance of any rain:
- 5%
Sydney area
Sunny. Light winds becoming southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 2:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
Monday 20 April
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- Min
- 12 °C
- Max
- 21 °C
- Precis
- Possible rainfall:
- 0 mm
- Chance of any rain:
- 30%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 2:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
Tuesday 21 April
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- Min
- 15 °C
- Max
- 20 °C
- Precis
- Possible rainfall:
- 0 to 2 mm
- Chance of any rain:
- 60%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
Wednesday 22 April
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- Min
- 14 °C
- Max
- 21 °C
- Precis
- Possible rainfall:
- 0 to 1 mm
- Chance of any rain:
- 40%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
Thursday 23 April
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- Min
- 13 °C
- Max
- 22 °C
- Precis
- Possible rainfall:
- 0 mm
- Chance of any rain:
- 20%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:20 pm AEST Friday.
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