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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, February, March and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Wollongong is warmest in January (highs near 25°C) and coldest in July (lows around 9°C), with roughly 1201 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March 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

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

Common questions

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.
What is the warmest month in Wollongong?
January is the warmest month in Wollongong, averaging highs near 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Wollongong?
July is the coldest month in Wollongong, with lows around 9°C.
When is the rainy season in Wollongong?
The wettest month in Wollongong is usually April, out of roughly 1201 mm of precipitation across the year.

Wollongong month by month