New South Wales Weather Forecast
New South Wales weather: 71°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Weather in New South Wales right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:25 PM, Aug 24 local time.
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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 71°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 62% and wind is 13 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 8:25 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 August 24, 2026 at 8:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
