In 2011 , Sydney had the driest February in 30 years with only of rain falling , which is well below than the average . Some of the western suburbs recorded the lowest total February rainfall on record . In September 2013 , the combination of dry weather , warm temperatures and strong winds brought early-season bushfires . Major bushfires impacted western Sydney and the Blue Mountains , resulting in some evacuations , closed roads , and destroyed homes . The summer of 2013-14 was the driest in 72 years . The precipitation of December 2013 and January 2014 , inclusively , only added up to , which is only a quarter of a typical amount for December and January . Observatory Hill only received of rain in January
Major bushfires impacted western Sydney
2013 New South Wales bushfires
Climate of Sydney