Yamba Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Yamba's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 28.5 degrees. That gives Yamba an annual average daytime high of 24.1 degrees, 1.8 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.5 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 10.2 degrees in July. That is a 18.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 16.6 degrees across the year, 4.1 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,442mm across 165 rain days, 60 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 202mm, and June is the driest at 36mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (April) gets over 6 times as much rain as the driest (June).
Our Comfort Score puts October on top at 9.8/10 and May at the bottom with 5.7/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, October 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: 7.3/10 - Ranked #27 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 | 28.2 | 21.5 | 350 | 6.6 |
| Autumn | 23.7 | 17.1 | 448 | 7.0 |
| Winter | 20.1 | 11.4 | 230 | 6.7 |
| Spring | 24.6 | 16.4 | 413 | 8.9 |
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 Yamba.
27.9°C, 160mm rain February
28.1°C, 98mm rain March
26.0°C, 103mm rain April
24.3°C, 202mm rain May
20.8°C, 143mm rain June
19.1°C, 36mm rain July
18.8°C, 67mm rain August
22.3°C, 127mm rain September
23.6°C, 133mm rain October
23.9°C, 106mm rain November
26.2°C, 174mm rain December
28.5°C, 93mm rain
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