Tuross Heads Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Tuross Heads’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
Seasonal changes in Tuross Heads bring a little variety without extreme temperature swings. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in January to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 9°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tuross Heads by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 55 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 9 days.
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.






Tuross Heads Temperatures Compared World Wide
Tuross Heads’s average annual maximum temperature is 21°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°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 does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Tuross Heads, during the coolest month, July, you will experience 55% humidity, which is considered moderate. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 17°C. In the warmest month, January, the humidity is 59% combined with an average maximum temperature of 25°C, which creates a moderate-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
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 Tuross Heads’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Tuross Heads climate page.