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SYDNEY THROUGH THE YEAR
Sydney's temperate climate allows for the enjoyment of outdoor activities throughout the year. Seasons in Sydney are the opposite of those in the northern hemisphere. September ushers in the three months of spring; summer stretches from December to February; March, April and May are the autumn months; while the shorter days and falling temperatures of June announce the onset of winter. In reality, however, Sydney seasons often merge into one another with little to mark their changeover. Balmy nights, the sweet, pervasive scent of jasmine blossom and the colourful blooming of shrubs and flowers are typical of spring. Summer caters for sun and surf lovers as well as being Sydney's festival season. Autumn, with its warm days and cooler nights, is often perfect for bushwalks and picnics. And the crisp days of winter are ideal for going on historic walks and exploring art galleries and museums.
SPRING
With the warmer weather, the profusion of spring flowers brings the city's parks and gardens excitingly to life. Food, art and music festivals abound. Footballers finish their seasons with action-packed grand finals, professional and backyard cricketers warm up for their summer competitions and the horse-racing fraternity gets ready to place its bets.
SEPTEMBER
David Jones Spring Flower Show (first two weeks).
Elizabeth Street department store. Breathtaking floral art-work fills the ground floor.
FESTIVAL OF THE WINDS (dates vary).
Bondi Beach. Multicultural kite-flying festival; music, dance.
PRIMAVERA (September - mid- November).
Highly regarded talent-spotting show at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
SYDNEY IN BLOOM (dates vary).
The Domain. Display gardens, with street entertainers, sculpture exhibits and food stalls.
SPRING RACING CARNIVAL (September - October).
The horse-racing action is shared between Rosehill racecourse and the Royal Randwick racecourse.
FIESTA (late September - early October).
Fiestas, parades and festivals from all nations, including music, arts, dance, puppets and fireworks.
OCTOBER
MANLY INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (Labour Day weekend).
World-class jazz at a variety of venues.
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW (third week October).
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
NOVEMBER
MELBOURNE CUP DAY (first Tuesday).
The city almost grinds to a halt mid-afternoon to tune in to Australia's most popular horse race. Restaurants and hotels offer special luncheons on the day.
SUMMER
Sydney turns festive in the summer months. Christmas pageants and open-air carol singing in The Domain mark the start of the season. Then there is the Sydney Festival, a month of cultural events and other popular entertainment, culminating in Australia Day celebrations on January 26th. Summer, too, brings a feast for sport lovers, with surfing and lifesaving events, yacht races and a host of local and international cricket matches.
DECEMBER
CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN (Saturday before Christmas).
Carols by candlelight in the parkland of the city's favourite outdoor gathering spot.
CHRISTMAS AT BONDI BEACH (December 25).
Holiday makers hold their own unofficial party on this famous beach.
NEW YEAR'S EVE (December 31).
Street parties in The Rocks and Circular Quay and fireworks displays on Sydney Harbour.
JANUARY
OPERA IN THE DOMAIN (throughout January).
The Domain. A free performance of highlights from productions by Opera Australia.
CRICKET TEST MATCHES
One day internationals held at Sydney Cricket Ground.
FLICKERFEST (early - mid - January)
Bondi Pavilion. Festival of Australian and international short films and animation.
SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS (throughout January).
The Domain. Free concert performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
BIG DAY OUT (usually January 26).
Olympic Park. Outdoor concert attracting huge crowds and hip acts.
CHINESE NEW YEAR (late January or early February).
Lion dancing, firecrackers and other New Year festivals take place in Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Cabrammatta.
FESTIVAL OF SYDNEY (first week - end January).
Fantastic music, theatre, sport and art events.
FEBRUARY
NEW MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
Various inner-city venues. A month of events culminating in a flamboyant street parade, mainly on Oxford Street, usually held early March.
TROPFEST (third Sunday)
Darlinghurst and The Domain. Hugely popular short film festival.
AUTUMN
After the humidity of the summer, autumn brings fresh mornings and cooler days that are tailor-made for outdoor pursuits. There are many sporting and cultural events - some of them colourful and eccentric - to tempt the visitor. For many, the Royal Easter Show is the highlight of the season. Anzac Day (April 25th) is a national holiday on which Australians commemorate their war dead.
MARCH
ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE (March 17, or closest Sunday).
Hyde Park to The Domain. Pubs serve green beer on the day.
AUTUMN RACING CARNIVAL (six weeks during March and April).
Top-class races and big prize money, at Rosehill and Royal Randwick racecourses.
SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW (one week before Good Friday).
Olympic Park. Country meets city in 12 days of ring events, livestock and produce judging, woodchopping competitions, sheepdog trials, arts and crafts displays and sideshow alley attractions.
APRIL
NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE WEEK (dates vary).
Celebration of the natural, architectural and cultural heritage of Sydney.
ARCHIBALD, WYNNE AND SULMAN EXHIBITIONS (until end of May).
Art Gallery of NSW. Annual exhibition of that year's entries in the portraiture, landscape, genre works and drawing competitions.
ANZAC DAY (April 25).
Dawn remembrance service held at the Cenotaph, Martin Place, with a parade by war veterans along George Street.
MAY
SYDNEY WRITERS' FESTIVAL (dates vary).
State Library of New South Wales.
SYDNEY HALF MARATHON (fourth Sunday)
From Pier -One, The Rocks. A 21km run open to all standards.
WINTER
Winter in Sydney can be cold enough to require warm jackets; temperatures at night may drop dramatically away from the coast. The days are often clear and sometimes surprisingly mild. Arts are a major feature in winter. There are lots of exhibitions and the Sydney Film Festival, which no film buff will want to miss.
JUNE
A TASTE OF MANLY (first weekend).
Manly Beach. Annual food and wine festival.
HOME COMPUTER SHOW (four days over the long weekend).
Convention and Exhibition Centre. The very latest in personal computer software, hardware and entertainment.
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL (two weeks mid-June).
State Theatre. The latest short and feature films, as well as retrospectives and showcases.
AUSTRALIAN BOOK FAIR (dates vary).
Convention Centre. Australian book publishers' trade fair. Open to the public on the weekend, with author appearances, book discussion panels and lots of lively entertainment for children.
JULY
BIENNALE OF SYDNEY (two months, mid - year).
Various venues. International festival, held in even-numbered years, encompassing many forms of visual art, from painting and installations to photography and performance art.
NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Week).
Week-long celebrations to build awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and history.
AUGUST
CITY TO SURF RACE (second Sunday).
From the city to Bondi Beach. A 14km community event that attracts all types, from amateurs to leading marathon runners.
JAPAN FESTIVAL (dates vary).
Various venues. Ikebana, tea ceremonies, sports and music, with visiting acts of all kinds.
SUNSHINE HOURS
A sunny climate is one of Sydney's main attractions. There are very few days with no sunshine at all, even in the middle of winter. An up-to-date weather forecast is available by telephoning 1196.
RAINFALL
Autumn is Sydney's rainforest season, with March being the wettest month, while spring is the driest time of year. Rainfall, however, can often be unpredictable. Long stretches of sunny weather are common, but so, too, are periods of unrelenting rain.
TEMPERATURE
Spring and Autumn are generally free of extremes, but be prepared for sudden cold snaps in winter and occasional bursts of oppressive humid beat in summer.
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