State in Australia

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.

☀️ 62°F now🕔 1:18 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December👥 8.4 million

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

☀️ 64° / 41°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 6 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 66° / 44°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 11 mph

Best time to go outside today

2 PM - 5 PM · comfort score 8.9/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.8
Outdoors9.5
Beach day8.3
Swimming7.5
Hiking9.8
Running8.8
Cycling9.7
Camping9.7
Fishing8.6
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time9.5
Driving9.7
Flying out9.7

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • 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 1:18 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (au-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 1:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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