Mount Kosciuszko Weather Forecast
Mount Kosciuszko weather: 30°F, clear. 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 30°F (-1°C) in Mount Kosciuszko with clear. It feels like 24°F. Today runs from 22°F to 38°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 61°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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 38°F is 8.3°F below the 46°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Mount Kosciuszko today at 8.9/10. Overnight lows near 22°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
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 10:46 AM, Oct 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 38° / 22° | 27% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 54° / 27° | 0% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 35° | 6% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 43° / 38° | 100% · 1,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 30° | 76% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 29° | 24% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 49° / 35° | 66% · 0,6 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 27° | 65% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 44° / 26° | 53% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 47° / 24° | 15% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 46° / 24° | 39% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 29° | 38% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌥️ Fog | 56° / 29° | 18% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 33° | 35% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌧️ Showers | 53° / 33° | 25% · 1,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 33° | 25% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
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 | 61° | 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° | 9,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 34° | 20° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 40° | 24° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 46° | 29° | 3,3 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
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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 30°F (-1°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% 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+11:00). The local time is 10:46 AM.
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 October 29, 2026 at 10:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
