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Wollongong vs Sydney Weather Compared

Sydney runs 1.2 degrees warmer than Wollongong on average, 22.2 degrees to 21.0 degrees across the year. Wollongong collects 1,397mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 329mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Sydney edges out Wollongong 7.0/10 to 6.7/10.

Summary Comparison

Wollongong

Avg Max Temp 21.0°C
Avg Min Temp 13.9°C
Annual Rainfall 1397mm
Days >35°C 1
Frost Days 0
Comfort Score 6.7/10

Sydney

Avg Max Temp 22.2°C
Avg Min Temp 14.0°C
Annual Rainfall 1068mm
Days >35°C 3
Frost Days 0
Comfort Score 7.0/10

Key Differences

Monthly Comparison

Month Wollongong Max
(°C)
Sydney Max
(°C)
Wollongong Min
(°C)
Sydney Min
(°C)
Wollongong Rain
(mm)
Sydney Rain
(mm)
Wollongong Comfort Sydney Comfort
January 25.2 26.6 18.8 19.7 157.7 117.9 7.5 7.0
February 25.0 26.5 18.7 19.5 123.0 82.3 7.1 6.8
March 24.2 25.5 16.8 17.2 88.2 58.9 7.9 7.9
April 20.9 21.9 13.9 14.0 199.1 160.4 6.7 7.3
May 17.9 18.8 11.7 11.4 225.2 159.7 4.2 4.9
June 15.6 16.0 9.4 7.7 195.2 139.8 4.1 4.0
July 15.4 16.1 9.3 8.4 36.2 38.4 4.7 4.9
August 18.6 19.4 10.5 10.1 31.7 35.8 7.1 7.3
September 20.3 22.2 11.2 11.0 51.8 59.8 7.9 8.9
October 20.2 21.7 12.2 12.6 98.8 41.2 7.1 8.2
November 23.2 25.2 16.5 17.6 138.2 120.7 7.7 8.0
December 25.4 26.8 17.8 19.1 51.5 53.2 8.5 8.4

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
25
27
Feb
25
26
Mar
24
26
Apr
21
22
May
18
19
Jun
16
16
Jul
15
16
Aug
19
19
Sep
20
22
Oct
20
22
Nov
23
25
Dec
25
27

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
158
118
Feb
123
82
Mar
88
59
Apr
199
160
May
225
160
Jun
195
140
Jul
36
38
Aug
32
36
Sep
52
60
Oct
99
41
Nov
138
121
Dec
52
53

Which City is Better For...

Beach Holidays

Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Wollongong edges ahead with better summer comfort.

Avoiding Extreme Heat

Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Wollongong offers better relief from extreme heat.

Outdoor Activities

Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.

Sunny Skies

More solar radiation and clearer days. Sydney has higher average solar radiation.

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