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The best time to visit Blue Mountains

Month-by-month climate averages for Blue Mountains, New South Wales, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Blue Mountains is usually January, February, March and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Blue Mountains is warmest in December (highs near 25°C) and coldest in June (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1162 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and September.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Blue Mountains forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Blue Mountains weather by month

what to expect in Blue Mountains through the year

Here is Blue Mountains's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Blue Mountains by season.

Jan
22°
12°
Warm
Feb
23°
12°
Warm
Mar
21°
11°
Mild
Apr
16°
Mild
Wettest
May
13°
Cool
Jun
11°
Cool
Jul
11°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
17°
Mild
Oct
19°
Mild
Nov
21°
10°
Mild
Dec
25°
12°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Blue Mountains?
The most comfortable time to visit Blue Mountains is usually January, February, March and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Blue Mountains?
December is the warmest month in Blue Mountains, averaging highs near 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Blue Mountains?
June is the coldest month in Blue Mountains, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Blue Mountains?
The wettest month in Blue Mountains is usually April, out of roughly 1162 mm of precipitation across the year.

Blue Mountains month by month