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
Daily hours 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 Sawtell.
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)
Forecast for Sawtell
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broken clouds and rain
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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:
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 181 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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