New South Wales Weather Forecast
New South Wales weather: 65°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
New South Wales is a state in Australia. New South Wales is an Australian state or territory. It has a population of about 8.4 million. The capital is Sydney.
Right now it is 65°F (19°C) in New South Wales with light drizzle. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 64°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit New South Wales is January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 98°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 42°F.
The closest major airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), about 309 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and Main Beach, Byron Bay.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is 3.1°F above the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in New South Wales today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in New South Wales right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:52 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New South Wales
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 86° / 64° | 75% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 58° | 100% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 50° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 59° | 12% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 56° | 2% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 56° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 53° | 4% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 52° | 10% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 69° | 16% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 59° | 8% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 91° / 69° | 12% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 74° / 59° | 15% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 53° | 11% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 59° | 10% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 56° | 19% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 60° | 19% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
Climate in New South Wales month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 98° | 72° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 93° | 71° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 88° | 67° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 78° | 55° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 69° | 50° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 44° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 60° | 42° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 45° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 49° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 83° | 56° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 88° | 63° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 92° | 67° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for New South Wales
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Air quality and pollen in New South Wales
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit New South Wales
Go in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in New South Wales
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in New South Wales
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Weather by river in New South Wales
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New South Wales?
New South Wales is a state in Australia. Its coordinates are -31.2532, 146.9211. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in New South Wales right now?
It is currently 65°F (19°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 88% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit New South Wales?
January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in New South Wales, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New South Wales in?
New South Wales observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 10:52 PM.
How many people live in New South Wales?
New South Wales has a population of approximately 8.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to New South Wales?
The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 309 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New South Wales?
Popular options include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Main Beach, Byron Bay, Mount Kosciuszko and Murray River.
What places are in New South Wales?
New South Wales covers 5 places in this atlas, including Sydney, Byron Bay, Mount Kosciuszko, Newcastle and Murray River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (au-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
