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The best time to visit Wollongong

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

Short answer

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

Wollongong is warmest in January (highs near 26°C) and coldest in July (lows around 8°C), with roughly 1165 mm of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, March, April and May.

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

Wollongong weather by month

what to expect in Wollongong through the year, 1991-2020 averages

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
26°
19°
Warm
Feb
25°
18°
Warm
Wettest
Mar
23°
15°
Warm
Apr
21°
14°
Mild
May
19°
12°
Mild
Jun
16°
10°
Mild
Jul
16°
8°
Mild
Aug
16°
8°
Mild
Sep
19°
9°
Mild
Oct
20°
11°
Mild
Nov
22°
15°
Warm
Dec
23°
15°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Wollongong?
The most comfortable time to visit Wollongong is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Wollongong?
January is the warmest month in Wollongong, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Wollongong?
July is the coldest month in Wollongong, with lows around 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Wollongong?
The wettest month in Wollongong is usually February, out of roughly 1165 mm of precipitation across the year.

Wollongong month by month