Kempsey Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Kempsey changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in January to 9°C (48°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Kempsey has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1080 mm (43 in) of rainfall per year. Kempsey can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 152 mm (6 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 42 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation spread across 11 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Kempsey Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kempsey.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 66%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year