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.
Risk assessment for New South Wales
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 25 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,7 in, 0,8 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for New South Wales
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 44° | 35% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 55° | 100% · 0,7 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 51° | 31% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 45° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 41° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 44° | 4% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 49° | 2% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 48° | 1% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 52° | 6% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 12% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 54° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 10% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 47° | 6% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 44° | 17% | 11 mph | 6 |
What this means for New South Wales
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 5.2°F above the 67°F typical for this month.
A 35% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
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.
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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 8:38 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 8:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
