Lismore Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Lismore's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 29.8 degrees. That gives Lismore an annual average daytime high of 25.1 degrees, 2.8 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 29.8 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 9.6 degrees in June. That is a 20.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 15.6 degrees across the year, 3.1 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,541mm across 166 rain days, 71 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is January at 243mm, and June is the driest at 26mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between January and June is massive, so timing your visit matters.
By our reckoning, September (9.1/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (4.7/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, September is your best bet.
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 #60 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 | 29.4 | 20.5 | 539 | 5.4 |
| Autumn | 24.1 | 15.8 | 390 | 7.1 |
| Winter | 20.6 | 10.7 | 167 | 7.3 |
| Spring | 26.2 | 15.4 | 444 | 8.0 |
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 Lismore.
29.0°C, 243mm rain February
29.4°C, 117mm rain March
26.6°C, 131mm rain April
24.7°C, 163mm rain May
21.0°C, 96mm rain June
19.6°C, 26mm rain July
19.0°C, 45mm rain August
23.1°C, 97mm rain September
25.0°C, 121mm rain October
25.7°C, 97mm rain November
27.8°C, 227mm rain December
29.8°C, 179mm rain
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