Cessnock 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Cessnock's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 6.7°C lows in the coldest months to 29.6°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 12.4°C.
Rainfall patterns show Apr as the wettest month with 134mm, while Aug receives just 46mm. Annual rainfall totals 896mm, spread across an average of 139 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Cessnock is 1.0°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 896mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Cessnock. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Cessnock's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Cessnock's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Cessnock reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 23.3°C, while the average minimum is 13.0°C. This 10.3°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Cessnock showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 896mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4 | 18.9 | 70 | 15 | 21.7 | 50% |
| February | 28.8 | 18.8 | 79 | 16 | 18.4 | 53% |
| March | 26.9 | 16.7 | 51 | 9 | 17.6 | 50% |
| April | 22.5 | 12.8 | 134 | 11 | 14.1 | 55% |
| May | 18.9 | 10.3 | 113 | 10 | 10.2 | 62% |
| June | 15.8 | 6.7 | 102 | 9 | 9.2 | 60% |
| July | 15.5 | 7.1 | 50 | 10 | 10.4 | 56% |
| August | 19.4 | 9.7 | 46 | 10 | 12.9 | 52% |
| September | 22.3 | 9.9 | 50 | 7 | 18.1 | 36% |
| October | 23.1 | 11.8 | 59 | 13 | 19.3 | 46% |
| November | 26.9 | 16.3 | 94 | 16 | 21.3 | 49% |
| December | 29.6 | 17.6 | 50 | 13 | 26.0 | 42% |