When is the best time to go to Katoomba
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Katoomba, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Katoomba
Katoomba weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Katoomba are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 146mm | 8.2hrs | 15hrs |
January is a wet month in Katoomba and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Katoomba.
January is in the summer in Katoomba and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Katoomba with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 154mm | 7.7hrs | 14.2hrs |
February in Katoomba is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Katoomba.
February is in the summer in Katoomba and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Katoomba with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Katoomba weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 124mm | 7hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Katoomba is characteristically warm and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Katoomba.
March is in the fall / autumn in Katoomba and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Katoomba with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 94mm | 6.7hrs | 12.1hrs |
Katoomba's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Katoomba, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Katoomba and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Katoomba with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 79mm | 5.8hrs | 11.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Katoomba and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Katoomba.
May is in the fall / autumn in Katoomba and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Katoomba with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 96mm | 5.8hrs | 15hrs |
Katoomba's weather in June is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Katoomba for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Katoomba and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Katoomba with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 62mm | 6.5hrs | 14.2hrs |
July in Katoomba is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Katoomba for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Katoomba and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Katoomba with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 78mm | 7.3hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Katoomba is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Katoomba for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Katoomba and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Katoomba with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 58mm | 7.5hrs | 12.1hrs |
Katoomba's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Katoomba, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Katoomba and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Katoomba with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Katoomba weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 94mm | 7.9hrs | 11.3hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Katoomba and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Katoomba, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Katoomba and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Katoomba with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 98mm | 8.4hrs | 15hrs |
The climate in Katoomba during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Katoomba, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Katoomba and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Katoomba with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Katoomba weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 97mm | 8.7hrs | 14.2hrs |
December in Katoomba is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Katoomba, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Katoomba and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Katoomba with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Katoomba weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 26.4°C 79.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 58mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 154mm 6.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 24°C 75.2°F |
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