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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Current Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

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OvercastBotanyFeels like 6° · Wind 6 km/h · Humidity 89%
UV 4 ModerateSunrise 06:40Sunset 17:21
Today🌦️18°💧100%
Mon🌦️16°10°💧87%
Tue19°12°💧0%
Wed☁️18°💧18%
Thu🌤️19°10°💧4%
Fri☀️18°💧6%
Sat🌦️16°11°💧79%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Check the live forecast above before heading out, as Botany’s coastal position means conditions can shift quickly with sea breezes. You’ll want to plan around the morning window for outdoor plans, when the air is usually calmest and the sun less intense.

What makes Botany’s weather different from nearby Sydney?

Botany sits right on the edge of Botany Bay, which means it often catches a cooler, salt-laden breeze that can drop temperatures a degree or two below what inland Sydney suburbs record. The same breeze can also push showers in faster when a trough is sitting off the coast. If you’re checking Sydney weather as a guide, remember that your local conditions here may run slightly cooler and breezier, especially in the afternoon. For a closer look at how the wind shifts through the day, the botany weather hourly breakdown is your best friend.

How reliable are longer-range forecasts here?

Because Botany is exposed to maritime influences, the botany weather 14 day forecast gives you a useful trend but can wobble on exact timing after day seven. For planning a week ahead, look for consistent patterns—like a persistent high-pressure system—rather than fixating on a single predicted temperature. If you need to know what’s coming for a specific outing, the weather botany tomorrow forecast is far more dependable.

Average summer max26°C (January)
Average winter min8°C (July)
Annual rainfall1,200 mm
Windiest monthAugust (afternoon seabreeze)
Does the weather affect the Botanic Gardens?

Yes. The weather botanic gardens sydney typically mirrors Botany’s, but the gardens’ sheltered layout can make it feel a few degrees warmer on still days. Heavy rain may close some paths, so check the radar first.

Where can I see live rain moving toward Botany?

Use the botany weather radar feed from the Bureau of Meteorology, which updates every six minutes. It shows approaching bands from the east or south-east that often bring sudden coastal showers.

Is it often foggy in the morning?

Fog is common in autumn and winter, especially after a humid night with light winds. It usually lifts by mid-morning as the sun warms the bay. The Australia weather hub has visibility maps for these mornings.