New South Wales Weather Forecast
New South Wales weather: 62°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for New South Wales
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 41° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 44° | 14% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 55° | 98% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 33% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 47° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 43° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 44° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 47° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 48° | 2% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 52° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 54° | 4% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 55° | 3% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 54° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 63° | 12% | 12 mph | 6 |
The two-week trend
Warming. The second half of the window averages 40°F warmer than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 71°F against a August normal of 67°F - 36°F above.
The next 7 days carry about 3.2 times a normal week's rain for August (0,4 in against 0,1 in).
What this means for New South Wales
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 3.4°F below the 67°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 62°F (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 56% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit New South Wales?
January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in New South Wales, which has a Mediterranean climate. May, June and July 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 12:08 AM.
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 August 24, 2026 at 12:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
