Coffs Harbour Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Coffs Harbour’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Australia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The moderate changes in the climate in Coffs Harbour ensures gradual weather shifts through each season. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Coffs Harbour by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 154 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. For more information, please visit our Coffs Harbour Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Australia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Coffs Harbour Temperatures Compared World Wide
Coffs Harbour’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Coffs Harbour’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Coffs Harbour climate page.
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