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
- Sydney is 1.2 degrees warmer on average than Wollongong
- Wollongong receives 329mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Sydney experiences 2 more days above 35C per year
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 |
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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.