When is the best time to go to Wollongong
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wollongong, 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 Wollongong
Wollongong weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wollongong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 149mm | 7.5hrs | 15.1hrs |
Wollongong's weather in January is typically warm and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wollongong, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Wollongong and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Wollongong with around 149mm 5.9 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Wollongong weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 175mm | 7.2hrs | 14.2hrs |
February in Wollongong is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wollongong, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Wollongong and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wollongong with around 175mm 6.9 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wollongong weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 190mm | 6.8hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Wollongong is characteristically warm and wet.
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 Wollongong.
March is in the fall / autumn in Wollongong and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wollongong with around 190mm 7.5 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 142mm | 6.9hrs | 12.1hrs |
Wollongong's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
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 Wollongong.
April is in the fall / autumn in Wollongong and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wollongong with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 116mm | 6.2hrs | 11.3hrs |
May is a damp month in Wollongong and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wollongong for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Wollongong and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wollongong with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 151mm | 6.2hrs | 15.1hrs |
The weather in June in Wollongong is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wollongong for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Wollongong and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wollongong with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 67mm | 7.1hrs | 14.2hrs |
July in Wollongong is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wollongong, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Wollongong and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wollongong with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 92mm | 7.7hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Wollongong is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wollongong, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Wollongong and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wollongong with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Wollongong weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 63mm | 7.8hrs | 12.1hrs |
Wollongong's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wollongong, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Wollongong and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wollongong with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Wollongong weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 112mm | 7.7hrs | 11.3hrs |
October is a damp month in Wollongong and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wollongong, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Wollongong and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wollongong with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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.
Wollongong weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 124mm | 8hrs | 15.1hrs |
The weather in November in Wollongong is characteristically warm and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wollongong, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Wollongong and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wollongong 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Wollongong weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 104mm | 8.1hrs | 14.2hrs |
December in Wollongong is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wollongong, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Wollongong and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wollongong with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Wollongong weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 16°C 60.8°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 190mm 7.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
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