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Wollongong weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 22° in Wollongong today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 22°, with a 80% chance of rain.

22°12°
22°10°
17°
16°
17°
20°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±3°Thursdaymodels agreeFridaymodels agree
EuropeanECMWF
20°
Clear
Feels 19° · Wind 7 km/h · Humidity 47%
AmericanNOAA GFS
21°
Clear
Feels 20° · Wind 7 km/h · Humidity 42%
GermanDWD ICON
18°
Partly cloudy
Feels 17° · Wind 10 km/h · Humidity 58%

Latest for Wollongong: European (ECMWF): 20° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 21° Clear · German (DWD ICON): 18° Partly cloudy.

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Wollongong and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
22° 12°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
22° 10°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
17°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
16°
±3°
Thu
Mostly clear
17°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
20°
models agree
Sat
Partly cloudy
20°
±4°
Sun
Cloudy
27°
±3°
Mon
Mostly clear
30° 12°
±3°
Tue
Cloudy
20° 12°
models agree
Wed
Partly cloudy
21°
±9°
Thu
Clear
19°
±6°
Fri
Clear
25°
±8°
Sat
Light drizzle
28° 14°
models agree

Wollongong, New South Wales. Below we compare what European, American, German forecast for Wollongong right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Wollongong's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Australia before you trust any single number.

Wollongong weather by month

what to expect in Wollongong through the year

Here is Wollongong'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 Wollongong by season.

Jan
25°
18°
Warm
Feb
25°
18°
Warm
Mar
25°
17°
Warm
Apr
21°
14°
Mild
Wettest
May
18°
11°
Mild
Jun
16°
10°
Mild
Jul
17°
Mild
Aug
18°
10°
Mild
Sep
21°
11°
Mild
Oct
21°
12°
Mild
Nov
23°
16°
Warm
Dec
25°
17°
Warm

What Wollongong's weather is like through the year

Wollongong runs from warm summers, with January highs near 25°C, to cool winters, when July lows sit around 9°C (a swing of about 16°C across the year). April is usually the wettest month, and Wollongong sees roughly 1201 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Wollongong

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

Which forecast is most accurate in Wollongong?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
86
/100rank #1
86±0.8°C91±4.6 km/t8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
83
/100rank #2
87±0.7°C92±3.9 km/t7184% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
78
/100rank #3
71±1.6°C91±4.5 km/t7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1493 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Australia, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Wollongong, scoring 86/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 83. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°22° to 22°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±2°22° to 23°±10%70% to 80% chance
Tue±1°17° to 17°±30%5% to 35% chance
Wed±3°15° to 18°±34%5% to 39% chance
Thu±1°16° to 18°±14%0% to 14% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Wollongong

today, local time
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
17:41
Daylight
11h 32m

Common questions

What's the weather in Wollongong today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Wollongong today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Wollongong today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Wollongong and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Wollongong?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Wollongong (CheckWeather Score 86/100), ahead of the German at 83. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the AU accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Wollongong?
January is typically the warmest month in Wollongong, with average highs around 25°C.
How cold does Wollongong get?
The coldest month in Wollongong is July, when overnight lows average about 9°C.
How much rain does Wollongong get?
Wollongong sees roughly 1201 mm of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Wollongong?
The most comfortable time to visit Wollongong is usually January, February, March and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Wollongong?
Rarely - Wollongong very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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