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Usual weather in New South Wales

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to New South Wales? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in New South Wales

New South Wales is part of Australia. The climate of Australia varies widely, as the country is very large. The largest part of Australia is arid to semiarid, temperate in south and east, tropical in north. The northern part of Australia has a tropical climate with tropical rainforests, grasslands and deserts. Winter in Australia is usually mild, there are not so huge contrasts between summer and winter temperatures as on the northern hemisphere. But on some places the temperatures can go down below zero in winter.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Albury Wodonga, Alstonville, Armidale, Ballina, Bangalow, Batemans Bay, Bathurst, Bega, Bellingen, Bermagui, Berridale, Berrima, Berry, Blackheath, Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains National Park, Bodalla, Bombala, Bouddi National Park, Bourke, Bowral, Braidwood, Bredbo, Broke, Broken Hill, Brooklyn, Bucketty, Bundanoon, Bungendore, Byron Bay, Camden, Canowindra, Casino, Central Coast, Central West, Cessnock, Charlotte Pass, City of Hawkesbury, Cobar, Coffs Harbour, Coleambally, Collector, Coolah, Cooma, Cootamundra, Corowa, Cowra, Currarong, Dapto, Delegate, Dorrigo, Dubbo, Eden, Evans Head, Exeter, Far West, Forbes, Forster, Gerringong, Glen Innes, Glenbrook, Gloucester, Gosford, Goulburn, Grafton, Grenfell, Griffith, Gulgong, Gundagai, Gundaroo, Gunning, Hay, Helensburgh, Henty, Hill End, Holbrook, Hunter, Illawarra, Jenolan Caves, Jervis Bay, Jindabyne, Kanangra Boyd National Park, Kangaroo Valley, Katoomba, Kempsey, Khancoban, Kiama, Kosciuszko National Park, Ku ring gai Chase National Park, Kurri Kurri, Lake Cargelligo, Lake Macquarie, Lane Cove National Park, Lawson, Leeton, Lennox Head, Leura, Lightning Ridge, Lismore, Lithgow, Lockhart, Lord Howe Island, Maitland, Marulan, Medlow Bath, Merimbula, Michelago, Mid North Coast, Mittagong, Montague Island, Morton National Park, Moruya, Moss Vale, Mount Victoria, Mount Warning National Park, Mudgee, Mungo National Park, Murrurundi, Murwillumbah, Muswellbrook, Narooma, Narrandera, Narromine, New England, Newcastle, Nimbin, Norfolk Island, Northern Rivers, Nowra, Nundle, Oberon, Ocean Shores, Old Bar, Orange, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Parkes, Patonga, Perisher, Picton, Pokolbin, Port Macquarie, Port Stephens, Queanbeyan, Riverina, Robertson, Royal National Park, Scone, Seal Rocks, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Singleton, Snowy Mountains, South Coast, Southern Highlands, Springwood, Sydney, Tamworth, Tarcutta, Taree, Tathra, Tenterfield, The Entrance, Thredbo, Tumut, Ulladulla, Uralla, Urana, Wagga Wagga, Walcha, Warrumbungle National Park, Wentworth Falls, West Wyalong, White Cliffs, Wilcannia, Wisemans Ferry, Wollemi National Park, Wollombi, Wollongong, Woy Woy, Wyong, Yamba, Yarrawonga Mulwala, Yass, Yengo National Park, Yerrinbool, Young.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Sydney and in many other cities. The warmest month here is February, the average maximum temperature is 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 20 ℃ (68 ℉). The coldest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 17.8 ℃ (64.04 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 9 ℃ (48.2 ℉). The most rainy month here is March, the average number of rainy days is 13.3. The least rainy month here is August, the average number of rainy days is 8.2.

When travelling around New South Wales, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko (2228 m) and the lowest point is Lake Eyre (-15 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to New South Wales. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in January is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in January is 26.5 ℃ (79.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.3 ℃ (66.74 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.95 ℃ (78.71 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.55 ℃ (79.79 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 12.1. The average rainfall is 95.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:08 and at the end of the month 13:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in February is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in February is 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20 ℃ (68 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.55 ℃ (79.79 ℉). At the end of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 12.7. The average rainfall is 127.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:19 and at the end of the month 12:48.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in March is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in March is 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.2 ℃ (64.76 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.05 ℃ (75.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 13.3. The average rainfall is 110.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:48 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:16 and at the end of the month 11:45.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in April is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in April is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.2 ℃ (59.36 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.05 ℃ (75.29 ℉). At the end of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.15 ℃ (71.87 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 11.2. The average rainfall is 143 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:45 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:14 and at the end of the month 10:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in May is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in May is 21.2 ℃ (70.16 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.7 ℃ (54.86 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.15 ℃ (71.87 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.85 ℃ (67.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 12.3. The average rainfall is 122.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:22 and at the end of the month 10:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in June is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in June is 18.5 ℃ (65.3 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.7 ℃ (49.46 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.85 ℃ (67.73 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.15 ℃ (64.67 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 10.4. The average rainfall is 114.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:54 and at the end of the month 9:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in July is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in July is 17.8 ℃ (64.04 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9 ℃ (48.2 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.15 ℃ (64.67 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 10. The average rainfall is 80.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:05 and at the end of the month 10:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in August is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in August is 18.8 ℃ (65.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.25 ℃ (68.45 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 8.2. The average rainfall is 95.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:47 and at the end of the month 11:15.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in September is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in September is 21.7 ℃ (71.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.25 ℃ (68.45 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 8.9. The average rainfall is 70.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:15 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:45 and at the end of the month 12:17.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in October is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in October is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉). At the end of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 10.9. The average rainfall is 84.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:17 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:48 and at the end of the month 13:18.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in November is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in November is 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.8 ℃ (62.24 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). At the end of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.95 ℃ (76.91 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 12.5. The average rainfall is 106.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:18 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:46 and at the end of the month 14:08.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in New South Wales in December is this: The average highest temperature in New South Wales in December is 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.5 ℃ (65.3 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.95 ℃ (76.91 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.95 ℃ (78.71 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 11.3. The average rainfall is 78.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:08 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:21 and at the end of the month 14:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in New South Wales in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Sydneytemperature: - highest temperature: 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.5 ℃ (65.3 ℉)rainfall: 78.5mmrainy days: 11.3
Wollongongtemperature: - highest temperature: 24 ℃ (75.2 ℉)lowest temperature: 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Newcastletemperature: - highest temperature: 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉)rainfall: 81.2mmrainy days: 10.5
Armidaletemperature: - highest temperature: 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.5 ℃ (52.7 ℉)rainfall: 85.8mmrainy days: 11.2
Batemans Baytemperature: - highest temperature: 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉)lowest temperature: 13.8 ℃ (56.84 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: 12
Bathursttemperature: - highest temperature: 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.5 ℃ (52.7 ℉)rainfall: 71.6mmrainy days: 9.4
Begatemperature: - highest temperature: 24.9 ℃ (76.82 ℉)lowest temperature: 13.7 ℃ (56.66 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Bourketemperature: - highest temperature: 36 ℃ (96.8 ℉)lowest temperature: 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉)rainfall: 31.5mmrainy days: 4.2
Bowraltemperature: - highest temperature: 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉)lowest temperature: 12.3 ℃ (54.14 ℉)rainfall: 78.4mmrainy days: 13
Broken Hilltemperature: - highest temperature: 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉)lowest temperature: 17.7 ℃ (63.86 ℉)rainfall: 28.9mmrainy days: 5.1
Cobartemperature: - highest temperature: 33.1 ℃ (91.58 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉)rainfall: 35.9mmrainy days: 5.5
Coffs Harbourtemperature: - highest temperature: 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.4 ℃ (65.12 ℉)rainfall: 139.2mmrainy days: 13.5
Coomatemperature: - highest temperature: 24.9 ℃ (76.82 ℉)lowest temperature: 9.2 ℃ (48.56 ℉)rainfall: 55.1mmrainy days: 9.2
Dubbotemperature: - highest temperature: 31.8 ℃ (89.24 ℉)lowest temperature: 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Gosfordtemperature: - highest temperature: 26.8 ℃ (80.24 ℉)lowest temperature: 15.6 ℃ (60.08 ℉)rainfall: 108.3mmrainy days: 9.9
Goulburntemperature: - highest temperature: 25.9 ℃ (78.62 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.9 ℃ (53.42 ℉)rainfall: 68mmrainy days: 10.1
Graftontemperature: - highest temperature: 30 ℃ (86 ℉)lowest temperature: 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉)rainfall: 123.4mmrainy days: 13.8
Griffithtemperature: - highest temperature: 30.7 ℃ (87.26 ℉)lowest temperature: 15.7 ℃ (60.26 ℉)rainfall: 33.9mmrainy days: 4.7
Katoombatemperature: - highest temperature: 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.8 ℃ (53.24 ℉)rainfall: 112.8mmrainy days: 14.5
Kempseytemperature: - highest temperature: 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉)lowest temperature: 17.1 ℃ (62.78 ℉)rainfall: 118.3mmrainy days: 14.3
Lismoretemperature: - highest temperature: 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.2 ℃ (64.76 ℉)rainfall: 121.1mmrainy days: 11.3
Lord Howe Islandtemperature: - highest temperature: 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉)lowest temperature: 19 ℃ (66.2 ℉)rainfall: 115.7mmrainy days: 11.4
Maitlandtemperature: - highest temperature: 29.3 ℃ (84.74 ℉)lowest temperature: 16.4 ℃ (61.52 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Mudgeetemperature: - highest temperature: 28.8 ℃ (83.84 ℉)lowest temperature: 13.5 ℃ (56.3 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Norfolk Islandtemperature: - highest temperature: 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉)lowest temperature: 17.8 ℃ (64.04 ℉)rainfall: 84.3mmrainy days: 11.2
Nowratemperature: - highest temperature: 25.2 ℃ (77.36 ℉)lowest temperature: 14.6 ℃ (58.28 ℉)rainfall: 72.6mmrainy days: 11.1
Orangetemperature: - highest temperature: 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉)lowest temperature: 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Parkestemperature: - highest temperature: 31.2 ℃ (88.16 ℉)lowest temperature: 16.7 ℃ (62.06 ℉)rainfall: 60mmrainy days: 7.6
Port Macquarietemperature: - highest temperature: 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉)lowest temperature: 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Sconetemperature: - highest temperature: 29.5 ℃ (85.1 ℉)lowest temperature: 15.2 ℃ (59.36 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Tamworthtemperature: - highest temperature: 30.4 ℃ (86.72 ℉)lowest temperature: 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Tareetemperature: - highest temperature: 27.4 ℃ (81.32 ℉)lowest temperature: 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Wagga Waggatemperature: - highest temperature: 30.5 ℃ (86.9 ℉)lowest temperature: 14.1 ℃ (57.38 ℉)rainfall: 51.8mmrainy days: 6.7
Lithgowtemperature: - highest temperature: 24 ℃ (75.2 ℉)lowest temperature: 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉)rainfall: 72.5mmrainy days: 10.2
Thredbotemperature: - highest temperature: 14.1 ℃ (57.38 ℉)lowest temperature: 5 ℃ (41 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Springwoodtemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 102.4mmrainy days: 10.9
Merimbulatemperature: - highest temperature: 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉)lowest temperature: - rainfall: - rainy days: -
Glen Innestemperature: - highest temperature: 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉)lowest temperature: 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉)rainfall: 125.5mmrainy days: 12.1
Forstertemperature: - highest temperature: 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉)lowest temperature: - rainfall: 82.2mmrainy days: 9.4
Youngtemperature: - highest temperature: 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉)lowest temperature: 12 ℃ (53.6 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Singletontemperature: - highest temperature: 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉)lowest temperature: 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉)rainfall: 64.5mmrainy days: 8
Ballinatemperature: - highest temperature: 28.1 ℃ (82.58 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.8 ℃ (65.84 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Haytemperature: - highest temperature: 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉)lowest temperature: 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉)rainfall: 40mmrainy days: 5.3
The Entrancetemperature: - highest temperature: - lowest temperature: - rainfall: 76.3mmrainy days: 8.7
Yarrawongatemperature: - highest temperature: 30.2 ℃ (86.36 ℉)lowest temperature: 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Yasstemperature: - highest temperature: 27.9 ℃ (82.22 ℉)lowest temperature: 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉)rainfall: 62.9mmrainy days: 7.9
Alburytemperature: - highest temperature: 29 ℃ (84.2 ℉)lowest temperature: 13.8 ℃ (56.84 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -
Cessnocktemperature: - highest temperature: 28.8 ℃ (83.84 ℉)lowest temperature: 15.3 ℃ (59.54 ℉)rainfall: - rainy days: -




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.