Nelson Bay Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Nelson Bay's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 28.9 degrees. That gives Nelson Bay an annual average daytime high of 23.2 degrees, 0.9 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.9 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 8.7 degrees in June. That is a 20.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 14.6 degrees across the year, 2.1 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,094mm across 150 rain days, 21 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 194mm, and December is the driest at 28mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. April receives 194mm while December gets just 28mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
By our reckoning, September (9.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (3.1/10) 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: 6.9/10 - Ranked #65 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 | 28.5 | 19.8 | 154 | 7.3 |
| Autumn | 23.0 | 14.8 | 419 | 6.8 |
| Winter | 17.7 | 9.5 | 271 | 4.6 |
| Spring | 23.4 | 14.3 | 250 | 8.8 |
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 Nelson Bay.
28.9°C, 43mm rain February
28.3°C, 84mm rain March
26.7°C, 72mm rain April
23.0°C, 194mm rain May
19.4°C, 153mm rain June
16.7°C, 172mm rain July
16.3°C, 46mm rain August
20.2°C, 53mm rain September
22.3°C, 55mm rain October
22.4°C, 73mm rain November
25.5°C, 122mm rain December
28.2°C, 28mm rain
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