Coffs Harbour Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Coffs Harbour's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 27.9 degrees. That gives Coffs Harbour an annual average daytime high of 23.4 degrees, 1.1 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 27.9 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 8.9 degrees in July. That is a 19.0 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 15.3 degrees across the year, 2.8 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,460mm across 167 rain days, 62 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 189mm, and June is the driest at 41mm.
There's a moderate seasonal swing in rainfall. Some months are wetter, but you won't see a true monsoon-style wet-dry split.
Our Comfort Score puts October on top at 9.2/10 and July at the bottom with 4.5/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to October if you're picking the best time to visit Coffs Harbour.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.0/10 - Ranked #49 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, NSW avg 6.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 27.7 | 20.1 | 364 | 6.8 |
| Autumn | 23.0 | 15.8 | 455 | 7.0 |
| Winter | 19.1 | 10.2 | 241 | 5.7 |
| Spring | 23.9 | 15.0 | 400 | 8.5 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
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Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Coffs Harbour.
27.6°C, 184mm rain February
27.6°C, 119mm rain March
25.4°C, 147mm rain April
23.6°C, 189mm rain May
20.1°C, 119mm rain June
18.6°C, 41mm rain July
17.5°C, 71mm rain August
21.2°C, 129mm rain September
22.6°C, 172mm rain October
23.2°C, 82mm rain November
26.0°C, 146mm rain December
27.9°C, 62mm rain
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