Gosford Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Gosford's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 28.0 degrees. That gives Gosford an annual average daytime high of 22.7 degrees, 0.4 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.0 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 8.0 degrees in June. That is a 20.0 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 13.7 degrees across the year, 1.2 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,048mm across 149 rain days, 16 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 174mm, and March is the driest at 40mm.
Rain is spread unevenly but not dramatically so. Expect some drier patches and some wetter ones through the year.
By our reckoning, September (9.2/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (2.8/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to September if you're picking the best time to visit Gosford.
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: 6.9/10 - Ranked #64 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 | 18.8 | 247 | 7.3 |
| Autumn | 22.4 | 13.9 | 342 | 7.0 |
| Winter | 17.2 | 8.8 | 246 | 4.4 |
| Spring | 23.6 | 13.4 | 214 | 8.9 |
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 Gosford.
27.6°C, 86mm rain February
27.4°C, 105mm rain March
25.9°C, 40mm rain April
22.4°C, 174mm rain May
18.8°C, 128mm rain June
16.0°C, 148mm rain July
16.0°C, 44mm rain August
19.6°C, 53mm rain September
22.5°C, 61mm rain October
22.5°C, 57mm rain November
25.9°C, 95mm rain December
28.0°C, 56mm rain
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