Rockdale Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to mild.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Rockdale experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in January to a moderate 18°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 10°C in July.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Rockdale experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 857 mm yearly. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, February, sees around 108 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, September, still receives a respectable 50 mm of rainfall.
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
Rockdale enjoys sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 8.6 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. May, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.
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 Rockdale.
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 Rockdale
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Rockdale 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:
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 108 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 50 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.
