Rainy beginning, sunny end for Sydney’s Easter long weekend

Unsettled Weather Continues Through Easter in Sydney

The Easter weekend in Sydney has been marked by a series of showery conditions, with a weather front moving into the Tasman Sea on Good Friday. This has brought about a gusty southerly change and periods of heavy showers. The unsettled pattern is expected to continue through the first half of Easter Sunday before gradually improving.

Saturday is predicted to be the wettest and most overcast day of the weekend. There is a high chance of showers throughout the day, accompanied by gusty southeasterly winds. Additional rainfall of 5-15 mm is expected, following the 10-20 mm that has already fallen along the Sydney coast since last night. Temperatures will remain mild, hovering in the low 20s under thick cloud cover.

Improving Conditions on Easter Sunday

Although the weather will begin to improve on Easter Sunday, showers are still likely during the morning and afternoon. There will be occasional breaks in the clouds, allowing for brighter periods. Temperatures are expected to rise to the low to mid 20s. As the day progresses, showers will ease, and longer dry periods will develop as conditions gradually clear.

Image: Accumulated rainfall to Sunday 10pm, April 5, 2026 (5-20mm), according to the ECMWF model. Source:

Better Weather Expected on Easter Monday

By Easter Monday, the improvement in weather conditions will become more noticeable. The day will start with cloudy skies, but these will give way to partly cloudy conditions. Sunshine will return, and dry conditions are expected. Temperatures will rise into the mid 20s, offering a much more pleasant end to the long weekend. This should provide better opportunities for people to enjoy their outdoor plans.