Forster Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Forster's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 28.0 degrees. That gives Forster an annual average daytime high of 23.2 degrees, 0.9 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.0 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 8.8 degrees in June. That is a 19.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 14.9 degrees across the year, 2.4 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 977mm across 133 rain days, close to the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 190mm, and December is the driest at 29mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (April) gets over 7 times as much rain as the driest (December).
By our reckoning, September (9.2/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while July (4.2/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to September for the peak-comfort window.
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: 7.3/10 - Ranked #24 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 | 27.8 | 20.3 | 194 | 7.6 |
| Autumn | 22.9 | 15.3 | 377 | 7.2 |
| Winter | 18.5 | 9.7 | 206 | 5.4 |
| Spring | 23.4 | 14.3 | 200 | 9.0 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Forster.
28.0°C, 40mm rain February
27.8°C, 125mm rain March
25.6°C, 64mm rain April
23.3°C, 190mm rain May
19.9°C, 123mm rain June
17.6°C, 101mm rain July
16.9°C, 64mm rain August
21.0°C, 41mm rain September
22.6°C, 54mm rain October
22.4°C, 52mm rain November
25.3°C, 94mm rain December
27.5°C, 29mm rain
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