NSW Weather Records
Australia's vast geography creates diverse weather extremes across its regions, influenced by latitude, ocean currents, and elevation. NSW includes a diverse array of climates, from coastal cities to inland deserts and mountain regions, creating remarkable variation within a single state. This page highlights the extreme weather records across NSW, showing where the hottest, coldest, wettest, and most variable weather occurs. By examining these regional records, we better understand the geographical and climatic influences that shape NSW's weather patterns. Each extreme city tells a story of how latitude, elevation, proximity to ocean, and continental position influence temperature, precipitation, and overall climate character.
Climate Extremes by Category
All NSW Cities: Complete Weather Data
Comprehensive climate data for all cities in NSW. Comfort scores range from 1 (least comfortable) to 10 (most comfortable).
| City | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Annual Rain mm | Days >35°C | Frost Days | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury | 21.8 | 10.4 | 672 | 4 | 25 | 5.9 |
| Armidale | 19.0 | 8.9 | 719 | 0 | 43 | 6.3 |
| Batemans Bay | 21.2 | 11.7 | 925 | 3 | 3 | 7.2 |
| Bathurst | 19.8 | 8.1 | 799 | 0 | 64 | 6.1 |
| Bourke | 28.0 | 16.1 | 456 | 77 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Broken Hill | 25.2 | 13.4 | 275 | 51 | 4 | 6.2 |
| Byron Bay | 23.9 | 17.2 | 1845 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Campbelltown | 22.8 | 12.8 | 915 | 8 | 1 | 6.9 |
| Cessnock | 23.3 | 13.0 | 896 | 9 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Coffs Harbour | 23.4 | 15.3 | 1460 | 2 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Cooma | 18.3 | 6.6 | 576 | 0 | 81 | 5.9 |
| Cowra | 22.4 | 10.3 | 760 | 6 | 32 | 5.9 |
| Deniliquin | 23.5 | 11.5 | 411 | 22 | 9 | 6.0 |
| Dubbo | 23.8 | 12.2 | 687 | 15 | 17 | 6.0 |
| Eden | 19.8 | 11.6 | 659 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Forbes | 23.5 | 11.6 | 677 | 18 | 19 | 5.9 |
| Forster | 23.2 | 14.9 | 977 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Gosford | 22.7 | 13.7 | 1048 | 8 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Goulburn | 18.9 | 8.6 | 713 | 0 | 54 | 6.0 |
| Grafton | 25.2 | 15.4 | 1018 | 7 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Griffith | 23.8 | 11.9 | 527 | 29 | 10 | 6.0 |
| Hay | 23.9 | 12.2 | 439 | 30 | 6 | 6.1 |
| Inverell | 22.8 | 10.9 | 746 | 0 | 29 | 6.6 |
| Jindabyne | 17.1 | 5.7 | 715 | 0 | 97 | 5.3 |
| Katoomba | 17.3 | 7.1 | 1087 | 0 | 69 | 5.1 |
| Kiama | 21.3 | 13.2 | 1403 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Lennox Head | 23.8 | 16.6 | 1813 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Lightning Ridge | 27.6 | 15.9 | 530 | 72 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Lismore | 25.1 | 15.6 | 1541 | 5 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Lithgow | 18.0 | 8.3 | 872 | 0 | 48 | 5.8 |
| Lord Howe Island | 21.0 | 19.3 | 1225 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Maitland | 24.3 | 14.2 | 933 | 17 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Merimbula | 19.7 | 12.0 | 619 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Moree | 26.4 | 15.0 | 571 | 42 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Mudgee | 21.6 | 9.9 | 611 | 1 | 35 | 6.1 |
| Muswellbrook | 23.8 | 13.0 | 795 | 18 | 3 | 6.7 |
| Narooma | 20.9 | 12.0 | 781 | 1 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Narrabri | 26.0 | 13.9 | 712 | 39 | 4 | 6.1 |
| Nelson Bay | 23.2 | 14.6 | 1094 | 5 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Newcastle | 22.5 | 15.7 | 1098 | 5 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Norfolk Island | 20.8 | 19.3 | 692 | 0 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Nowra | 21.6 | 12.3 | 1204 | 3 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Orange | 18.2 | 8.4 | 770 | 0 | 48 | 5.8 |
| Parkes | 22.8 | 11.9 | 690 | 9 | 16 | 5.9 |
| Penrith | 23.4 | 12.5 | 927 | 14 | 6 | 6.7 |
| Perisher | 12.1 | 3.2 | 1096 | 0 | 164 | 3.3 |
| Port Macquarie | 22.8 | 15.9 | 1182 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Richmond | 24.1 | 12.9 | 915 | 15 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Singleton | 24.9 | 13.7 | 731 | 26 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Sydney | 22.2 | 14.0 | 1068 | 3 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Tamworth | 24.1 | 11.7 | 698 | 14 | 24 | 6.2 |
| Terrigal | 22.0 | 14.7 | 1203 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Thredbo | 11.5 | 2.9 | 1142 | 0 | 171 | 3.1 |
| Tibooburra | 28.1 | 16.3 | 410 | 94 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Tweed Heads | 24.3 | 16.7 | 1797 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Ulladulla | 20.9 | 12.4 | 1221 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Wagga Wagga | 22.6 | 10.7 | 617 | 9 | 28 | 6.0 |
| White Cliffs | 27.0 | 15.0 | 382 | 74 | 1 | 5.9 |
| Wollongong | 21.0 | 13.9 | 1397 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Yamba | 24.1 | 16.6 | 1442 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Young | 20.8 | 10.0 | 763 | 1 | 25 | 6.0 |
About This Data
Weather records are calculated from the full annual climate profile of each city, based on real historical data. The comfort score accounts for temperature, humidity, rainfall, and solar radiation to rate climate suitability on a 1-10 scale. Use these records to understand NSW's climate diversity and choose the best locations for your needs.