Nowra Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Nowra's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 26.5 degrees. That gives Nowra an annual average daytime high of 21.6 degrees, 0.7 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 26.5 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 7.4 degrees in June. That is a 19.1 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 12.3 degrees across the year, in line with the New South Wales baseline.
Annual rainfall totals 1,204mm across 140 rain days, 34 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is May at 212mm, and September is the driest at 32mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between May and September is massive, so timing your visit matters.
By our reckoning, March (9.4/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (1.8/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to March if you're picking the best time to visit Nowra.
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: 6.8/10 - Ranked #68 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 | 26.0 | 17.1 | 282 | 8.1 |
| Autumn | 21.3 | 12.3 | 418 | 6.4 |
| Winter | 16.7 | 8.1 | 290 | 3.9 |
| Spring | 22.3 | 11.7 | 215 | 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 Nowra.
25.8°C, 122mm rain February
25.8°C, 119mm rain March
24.7°C, 46mm rain April
21.3°C, 159mm rain May
17.9°C, 212mm rain June
15.4°C, 193mm rain July
15.4°C, 60mm rain August
19.2°C, 36mm rain September
21.1°C, 32mm rain October
21.6°C, 71mm rain November
24.1°C, 113mm rain December
26.5°C, 40mm rain
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