What’s the climate like in New South Wales?
The current climate of New South Wales features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in New South Wales in recent years was 43°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in June 2021.
On average, New South Wales receives 1647 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit New South Wales?
The best time to visit New South Wales for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit New South Wales. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of New South Wales
The climate table of New South Wales shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 154 | 162 | 172 | 499 | 88 | 93 | 89 | 69 | 58 | 69 | 57 | 137 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in June, July and August
- Precipitation: 1647 mm per year, averaging 137 mm per month
- Driest months: 57 mm in November, 58 mm in September and 69 mm in August
- Wettest months: 499 mm in April, 172 mm in March and 162 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in New South Wales
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in New South Wales, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in New South Wales
This graph shows how much precipitation New South Wales, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in New South Wales
This graph shows the average UV index per month in New South Wales, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in New South Wales
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in New South Wales, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in New South Wales
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in New South Wales, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in New South Wales by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New South Wales. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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