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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 19° - 26° | 22° | 134 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 19° - 26° | 22° | 130 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 151 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 125 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 105 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 117 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 69 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 11° - 20° | 15° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 80 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
