Mount Kosciuszko Weather Forecast
Mount Kosciuszko weather: 34°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mount Kosciuszko is a mountain in New South Wales. Mount Kosciuszko is a mountain known as the highest peak in Australia. It sits at 7.310 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 34°F (1°C) in Mount Kosciuszko with light drizzle. It feels like 30°F. Today runs from 33°F to 39°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Mount Kosciuszko is January and February. The climate is subarctic. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 60°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 19°F.
The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 206 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 39°F is 5.2°F above the 33°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kosciuszko today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 50 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 33°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. 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.
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Weather in Mount Kosciuszko right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:14 PM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mount Kosciuszko
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 39° / 33° | 100% · 2,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 22° | 24% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 41° / 23° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 42° / 24° | 6% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 44° / 24° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 48° / 32° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 45° / 29° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 37° / 27° | 64% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 37° / 25° | 60% · 0,7 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 31° / 22° | 60% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 33° / 20° | 35% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 36° / 24° | 37% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 40° / 24° | 30% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 42° / 34° | 27% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 37° / 27° | 27% · 1,2 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 26° / 14° | 30% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 4 |
Climate in Mount Kosciuszko 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 | 60° | 42° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 60° | 42° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 56° | 40° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 46° | 32° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 41° | 28° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 32° | 21° | 7,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| July | 30° | 19° | 9,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 33° | 20° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 39° | 25° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 45° | 29° | 5,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 51° | 34° | 7,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 56° | 38° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Mount Kosciuszko
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Mount Kosciuszko
Go in January and February. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Kosciuszko?
Mount Kosciuszko is a mountain in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -36.456, 148.2632. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Mount Kosciuszko right now?
It is currently 34°F (1°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 100% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Kosciuszko?
January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kosciuszko, which has a subarctic climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Kosciuszko in?
Mount Kosciuszko observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 6:14 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Kosciuszko?
The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 206 mi away and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 239 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Kosciuszko?
Popular options include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 25, 2026 at 6:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
