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.
Shakespeare Place at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Shakespeare Place#
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.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
