What’s the climate like in Wollongong?
The current climate in Wollongong features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Wollongong in recent years was 40°C in November 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in June 2021.
On average, Wollongong receives 1584 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Wollongong?
The best time to visit Wollongong for sunny weather is January, May, June, August, September, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Wollongong. 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 Wollongong
The climate table of Wollongong shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 113 | 200 | 276 | 131 | 86 | 97 | 137 | 117 | 87 | 124 | 115 | 101 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 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: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in June, July and August
- Precipitation: 1584 mm per year, averaging 132 mm per month
- Driest months: 86 mm in May, 87 mm in September and 97 mm in June
- Wettest months: 276 mm in March, 200 mm in February and 137 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Wollongong
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Wollongong, 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 Wollongong
This graph shows how much rainfall Wollongong, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Wollongong
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Wollongong, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Wollongong
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Wollongong, 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 Wollongong
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Wollongong, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Wollongong by Month
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