Coffs Harbour Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Coffs Harbour experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be pleasant.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Coffs Harbour, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Coffs Harbour has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1308 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Coffs Harbour shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, with an average of 180 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 49 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Coffs Harbour Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Coffs Harbour offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between September (8.7 hours daily) and June (6.7 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 18°C in August to 24°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Coffs Harbour.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 72%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 6 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June and July and higher in September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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7 m/s
6 m/s
9 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Coffs Harbour in Australia
During the months of March, April, May, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and March.
January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 180 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
September is the sunniest month with an average of 261 hours of sunshine.
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