Terrigal Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Terrigal's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 26.7 degrees. That gives Terrigal an annual average daytime high of 22.0 degrees, 0.3 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 26.7 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 9.2 degrees in June. That is a 17.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 14.7 degrees across the year, 2.2 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,203mm across 152 rain days, 34 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 199mm, and March is the driest at 43mm.
There's a moderate seasonal swing in rainfall. Some months are wetter, but you won't see a true monsoon-style wet-dry split.
By our reckoning, March (9.2/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (2.5/10) 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 Terrigal.
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 #66 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 | 26.4 | 19.6 | 274 | 8.1 |
| Autumn | 21.9 | 15.1 | 407 | 6.8 |
| Winter | 17.1 | 9.8 | 281 | 4.2 |
| Spring | 22.5 | 14.4 | 240 | 8.6 |
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 Terrigal.
26.7°C, 83mm rain February
26.5°C, 119mm rain March
25.0°C, 43mm rain April
22.0°C, 199mm rain May
18.8°C, 165mm rain June
16.0°C, 180mm rain July
16.1°C, 49mm rain August
19.2°C, 53mm rain September
21.7°C, 69mm rain October
21.4°C, 65mm rain November
24.5°C, 106mm rain December
26.0°C, 72mm rain
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