Forster 2024 Climate Summary
Forster's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 8.8°C up to 28.0°C, with a notable 9.3°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
The wettest month is Apr (190mm), and the driest is Dec (29mm). This creates an annual total of 977mm distributed across about 133 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Forster is 0.9°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 977mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Forster. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Forster'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 Forster's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Forster reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 23.2°C, while the average minimum is 14.9°C. This 8.3°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Forster showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 977mm, 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 | 28.0 | 21.2 | 40 | 10 | 22.1 | 57% |
| February | 27.8 | 20.6 | 125 | 13 | 19.8 | 63% |
| March | 25.6 | 18.2 | 64 | 12 | 17.8 | 62% |
| April | 23.3 | 15.2 | 190 | 17 | 14.2 | 61% |
| May | 19.9 | 12.4 | 123 | 14 | 10.5 | 64% |
| June | 17.6 | 8.8 | 101 | 8 | 10.0 | 60% |
| July | 16.9 | 9.2 | 64 | 11 | 10.4 | 56% |
| August | 21.0 | 11.1 | 41 | 8 | 13.0 | 54% |
| September | 22.6 | 11.2 | 54 | 8 | 17.7 | 41% |
| October | 22.4 | 13.4 | 52 | 11 | 19.9 | 54% |
| November | 25.3 | 18.2 | 94 | 15 | 21.1 | 61% |
| December | 27.5 | 19.1 | 29 | 6 | 25.6 | 57% |