Shakespeare Place

Monument Urban street near Sydney's central business district

A narrow pedestrian lane off Circular Quay leading toward the Opera House, Shakespeare Place funnels commuters and visitors to ferries, waterfront cafés and harbor viewpoints; useful for quick walks between The Rocks, ferry wharves and restaurants.

How to Get to Shakespeare Place #

Located in central Sydney near the Circular Quay/Town Hall area (coordinates place it in the CBD). Best reached on foot from either Circular Quay or Wynyard stations; several bus routes and the city’s light rail stop within a short walk.

Tips for Visiting Shakespeare Place #

Explore early in the morning when the city's street life is at its liveliest and the air is cooler.
Look for the small plaques and theatre posters - this little lane hosts more performance history than its size suggests.

Best Time to Visit Shakespeare Place #

Central Sydney laneways are best enjoyed outside peak summer heat and outside the busiest tourist hours around midday.

Spring/Autumn

March-May, Sept-Nov · 15-25°C

Pleasant walking weather for City streets; outdoor cafes are comfortable.

Weather & Climate near Shakespeare Place #

Climate

Shakespeare Place's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1244 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

26°

Warmest Month

8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

Weather

130 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

Weather

151 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

Weather

125 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 20°

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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