Kiama 2024 Climate Summary
Kiama's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Kiama range between 8.5°C in winter and 25.5°C in summer, a variation of 8.7°C across the year.
The wettest month is Jun (251mm), and the driest is Aug (22mm). This creates an annual total of 1403mm distributed across about 147 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Kiama is 1.0°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 1403mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Kiama. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Kiama'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 Kiama's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Kiama reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 21.3°C, while the average minimum is 13.2°C. This 8.1°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Kiama showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1403mm, 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 | 25.2 | 18.6 | 167 | 19 | 20.3 | 66% |
| February | 25.3 | 18.4 | 120 | 15 | 18.7 | 67% |
| March | 24.4 | 16.3 | 68 | 13 | 18.5 | 63% |
| April | 21.2 | 12.9 | 182 | 14 | 13.8 | 60% |
| May | 17.9 | 10.8 | 214 | 15 | 9.2 | 68% |
| June | 15.5 | 8.5 | 251 | 10 | 7.7 | 60% |
| July | 15.4 | 8.7 | 46 | 8 | 9.8 | 58% |
| August | 19.1 | 9.9 | 22 | 5 | 13.1 | 53% |
| September | 21.1 | 10.2 | 46 | 6 | 17.4 | 39% |
| October | 20.8 | 11.5 | 80 | 11 | 20.9 | 52% |
| November | 23.6 | 16.1 | 156 | 18 | 20.8 | 63% |
| December | 25.5 | 16.8 | 51 | 13 | 26.9 | 60% |