Wollongong weather
At 5:30 AM local time it was clear and 18°C (65°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Sep–Jan. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
Current conditions
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- Chance of rain
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Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–May, Sep–JanOff season Jun
About Wollongong weather
Is it raining in Wollongong right now?
No. It’s clear and 18° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Wollongong this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–27° and lows of 10–18°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Wollongong lately?
In the past 7 days, Wollongong had 3 rainy days and 9.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Wollongong?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Wollongong weather by month
When is the best time to visit Wollongong?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Wollongong is Apr–May, Sep–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (56°F) in July to 28°C (82°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Wollongong?
February is the wettest month, with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Wollongong?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F).
Does Wollongong have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 142 mm (5.6 in).
How warm is the sea in Wollongong?
The sea is warmest in March at about 23°C (73°F) and coolest in July at about 17°C (63°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jan–Apr.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months