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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Southern Focus Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the live forecast above for today’s conditions in Lidcombe, then plan around the afternoon showers that often develop in this western Sydney suburb. The radar shows the next few hours clearly, so you can time outdoor trips to Lidcombe shopping centre or local parks.
What does today’s weather look like for Lidcombe?
Lidcombe sits in Sydney’s inner-west, where the weather tends to be a few degrees warmer than the city centre. The live forecast above shows a typical pattern: mornings start clear, then clouds build from midday, with a chance of a brief shower. Humidity sits around 60–70% on most days.
- Summer afternoons often reach 28–30°C, with occasional thunderstorms rolling in from the west.
- Winter mornings drop to 6–8°C, but frost is rare—Lidcombe’s urban warmth keeps it milder than outer suburbs.
- Wind comes mainly from the north-east in summer, shifting to a westerly in winter.
When is the best time to check Lidcombe weather hourly?
For outdoor plans near Lidcombe shopping centre or along the railway line, the hourly update in the live forecast above is most useful between 10am and 4pm, when showers are likeliest. The radar loop shows where rain is moving from the Blue Mountains.
Does Lidcombe get more rain than central Sydney?
Lidcombe averages slightly less rain than the city centre, about 850mm per year compared to 1,200mm. The suburb lies in a rain shadow from the western hills, so showers tend to be lighter and shorter than near the coast.
Is the lidcombe weather radar reliable for planning?
Yes—the Bureau of Meteorology’s radar at Terrey Hills covers Lidcombe clearly. It shows rain moving from west to east, so you get about 30–60 minutes of warning before showers arrive at the shopping centre or station.
How does Lidcombe compare to the 10-day forecast?
The 10-day outlook for Lidcombe is generally reliable for trends—like whether a wet or dry spell is coming—but the daily accuracy drops after day 5. Stick with the live forecast above for the next 48 hours, and check the radar for real-time updates.
For more on Sydney weather, check the Australia weather hub or severe weather warnings.