Central Coast, Australia experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Central Coast, Australia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Central Coast, Australia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Dec 
Wetter season: Jan–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.2/10
Best: January, February, April, October, November
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 22°C / 16°C
Feels Like 22°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 85 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Avg Low21°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
11°C
July
Avg High17°C
Rain8days
Driest Month
7days
September
Avg High20°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
November (Gusts 43)
Sea Temperature
18°C – 24°C
Warmest water: February (
23.5°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, August due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:58
Daylight 10h
Sunset 16:55
Live conditions—
Central Coast on the map · live conditions
Central Coast, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Central Coast
- Population
- 346.6K
- Coordinates
- -33.43°, 151.37°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 9 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 26°C / 21°C . Feb: 26°C / 21°C . Mar: 24°C / 20°C . Apr: 22°C / 17°C . May: 19°C / 14°C . Jun: 16°C / 12°C . Jul: 17°C / 11°C . Aug: 18°C / 11°C . Sep: 20°C / 14°C . Oct: 22°C / 16°C . Nov: 24°C / 17°C . Dec: 26°C / 19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 102 mm. Feb: 110 mm. Mar: 163 mm. Apr: 78 mm. May: 72 mm. Jun: 77 mm. Jul: 82 mm. Aug: 64 mm. Sep: 53 mm. Oct: 80 mm. Nov: 67 mm. Dec: 71 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 76%. May: 74%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 70%. Aug: 69%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 22 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 9h. May: 8h. Jun: 8h. Jul: 8h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 23°C . Feb: 24°C . Mar: 23°C . Apr: 22°C . May: 21°C . Jun: 19°C . Jul: 18°C . Aug: 18°C . Sep: 19°C . Oct: 19°C . Nov: 20°C . Dec: 21°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 3. Jun: UV 3. Jul: UV 3. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 8.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 20 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 26°C | Jan · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 11°C | Jul · 11°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 204 mm | Mar · 163 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 25 km/h | Nov · 22 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April best
Excellent May
Good June
Good July
Good August
Good September
Good October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 26°C / 21°C | 29°C / 22°C | 13days (102 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 78% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 26°C / 21°C | 28°C / 22°C | 12days (110 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 24°C / 20°C | 26°C / 20°C | 17days (163 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 79% Humid | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 17°C | 23°C / 17°C | 11days (78 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 76% Humid | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 19°C / 14°C | 18°C / 12°C | 10days (72 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| June | 16°C / 12°C | 15°C / 9°C | 10days (77 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| July | 17°C / 11°C | 14°C / 8°C | 8days (82 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August | 18°C / 11°C | 16°C / 9°C | 8days (64 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September | 20°C / 14°C | 19°C / 11°C | 7days (53 mm) Good | 10h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 16°C | 22°C / 14°C | 11days (80 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 24°C / 17°C | 25°C / 17°C | 8days (67 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 26°C / 19°C | 28°C / 20°C | 10days (71 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Central Coast are January, February, April, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Central Coast, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Central Coast is January, with average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Central Coast is July, with average overnight lows of 11°C (52°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Central Coast is March, averaging 163mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Central Coast runs through March, January, February, April, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Central Coast.
Central Coast receives approximately 115 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Central Coast.
The least favorable months to visit Central Coast are May, June, July, August, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, April, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Central Coast is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Central Coast is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March average 23°C (73°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Central Coast are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 22 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 26 mph).
Central Coast averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 47%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Central Coast is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Central Coast has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Central Coast ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Central Coast. It earns a climate score of 7.3/10 with Good.
For June in Central Coast, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 16°C (62°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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