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Sawtell Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Sawtell sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be warm at the high end to roughly pleasant at the low end. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Sawtell, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sawtell experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1307 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives heavy rainfall, averaging 181 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 49 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sawtell Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Sawtell varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.7 hours of daily sun in September, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Coffs Harbour, Australia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Coffs Harbour, Australia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

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

Data from: Coffs Harbour, Australia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Forecast for Sawtell

Fri   Jan 31
30°C | 22°C
W 3 m/s
8.7 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sat   Feb 01
27°C | 21°C
SE 5 m/s
15 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Feb 02
28°C | 20°C
SE 5 m/s
2.6 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sawtell in Australia

During the months of March, April, May, September, October and November 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Sawtell?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and March.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sawtell?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sawtell?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sawtell?
    February tops the wettest month list with 181 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sawtell?
    September is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sawtell?
    September is the sunniest month with an average of 261 hours of sunshine.

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