Cronulla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Cronulla varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Cronulla experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in January to a moderate 18°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
Generally, Cronulla has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 893 mm of rainfall annually. Cronulla offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between February (110 mm) and September (52 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
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
Cronulla offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (8.6 hours daily) and May (6.0 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 16°C in August to 21°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Cronulla.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 62%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 48%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in March, April, May, June, July, August and September to 4 m/s in October.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Cronulla
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Cronulla in Australia
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
January has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 110 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
