New South Wales weather

New South Wales Weather

New South Wales, like most of Australia, is a year-round destination. The best time time of year will be that which matches the activities you have planned.

If personal comfort is important then the June - August winter period may suit you best because the Australian summer can be oppressive to those who have not experienced it before. 

The heat levels in the far west and Outback during summer are extreme and winter is the best time to visit those areas.

The high alpine country in the south is subject to extended periods of winter snow so planned activities in that area need to take that into account.

New South Wales has many very popular holiday destinations and there is always an increased demand for accommodation bookings during the the school holiday seasons.

Winter is June - August. Coastal temperatures typically range from 15°C max. on the south coast, 18°C max. on the central coast and 20°C max.on the tropical north coastal regions. Minimums are seldom below 5°C for the coastal areas. Away from the coastal influence, the remainder of the state will typically have a winters day between 3°C min and 15°C max. although 0°C is common in the outback. The exception is the Snowy Mountains area with temperatures falling to -6°C.

Summer is December - February. Temperatures typically range from 25°C - 28°C max. on the entire coastal strip. Summer minimums are seldom below 14°C - 16°C for the coastal areas although the far south coast is often cooler. Away from the coastal influence, the remainder of the state will typically have a summers day between 16°C min and 30°C max. although 35°C is common in the far west and 40°C. is often recorded in the central north.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology provides detailed weather information. 

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