Hyperlocal rainfall totals + real-time NOAA forecasts
Accurate weather without the clutter
Central Coast, New South Wales Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Central Coast, New South Wales?
Central Coast, New South Wales gets 1081 mm of precipitation a year over about 146 rainy days. January is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and July the coldest (average low 6°C).
Humid subtropical climate
Central Coast, New South Wales has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in July to 28°C in January. February is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | 7° | 16° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 12° | 23° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 17° | 27° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 12° | 22° |
How much rain does Central Coast get?
Central Coast gets 1081 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 146 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 92% of Australia.
February is the wettest month, with 142 mm. July is the driest, with 48 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 15 days, to November 4, 2021.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Central Coast got 966 mm of rain, against a normal of 1081 mm for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 287 mm.
Central Coast weather by month
Central Coast weather in January
In January, Central Coast averages a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 107 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 44°C (2018) and the record low is 9°C (2018).
Central Coast weather in February
In February, Central Coast averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 142 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 44°C (2017) and the record low is 9°C (2025).
Central Coast weather in March
In March, Central Coast averages a high of 25°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 142 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 39°C (2023) and the record low is 8°C (1999). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Central Coast weather in April
In April, Central Coast averages a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 77 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 33°C (2018) and the record low is 3°C (2008). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Central Coast weather in May
In May, Central Coast averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 27°C (2013) and the record low is -1°C (2016). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Central Coast weather in June
In June, Central Coast averages a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 100 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 23°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (2023).
Central Coast weather in July
In July, Central Coast averages a high of 16°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 24°C (2021) and the record low is -1°C (2023).
Central Coast weather in August
In August, Central Coast averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 29°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (2005). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Central Coast weather in September
In September, Central Coast averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 34°C (2023) and the record low is 1°C (2012). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Central Coast weather in October
In October, Central Coast averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (2025) and the record low is 3°C (1995). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Central Coast weather in November
In November, Central Coast averages a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 92 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 42°C (2014) and the record low is 4°C (1995). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Central Coast weather in December
In December, Central Coast averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 91 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 42°C (2019) and the record low is 7°C (2022). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Central Coast
August is the sunniest month in Central Coast, with estimated sunshine of 62% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. February is the cloudiest, at 40%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 51% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Central Coast is cloudier than 61% of Australia.
Humidity peaks in January at 77% and is lowest in September at 64%.
Central Coast has about 21 days a year above 32°C. Central Coast is cooler than 67% of Australia.
Central Coast weather records
These records cover MANGROVE MOUNTAIN AWS during 1994–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Central Coast station is 44°C, on February 11, 2017. The coldest is -2°C, on June 21, 2023.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 189 mm of precipitation, on August 31, 1996.
33 all-time records have been set at the station since 1994.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1995.
The best time to visit Central Coast
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 7°C.
Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 16°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 12°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 28° | 107 mm | 13 | 77% | 41% | 44° | 9° |
| February | 17° | 27° | 142 mm | 14 | 77% | 40% | 44° | 9° |
| March | 15° | 25° | 142 mm | 15 | 77% | 42% | 39° | 8° |
| April | 12° | 22° | 77 mm | 13 | 75% | 54% | 33° | 3° |
| May | 9° | 19° | 78 mm | 13 | 74% | 55% | 27° | -1° |
| June | 7° | 16° | 100 mm | 14 | 72% | 60% | 23° | -2° |
| July | 6° | 16° | 48 mm | 11 | 71% | 58% | 24° | -1° |
| August | 7° | 17° | 62 mm | 8 | 68% | 62% | 29° | -1° |
| September | 9° | 21° | 65 mm | 9 | 64% | 60% | 34° | 1° |
| October | 12° | 23° | 78 mm | 11 | 69% | 48% | 37° | 3° |
| November | 14° | 24° | 92 mm | 13 | 73% | 42% | 42° | 4° |
| December | 16° | 27° | 91 mm | 12 | 73% | 45% | 42° | 7° |
Station: MANGROVE MOUNTAIN AWS, 22 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1994–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Central Coast climate questions
How much rain does Central Coast get?
Central Coast gets 1081 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 146 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Central Coast?
February is the wettest month in Central Coast, with 142 mm. July is the driest, with 48 mm.
How many rainy days does Central Coast have a year?
Central Coast has about 146 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Central Coast?
January is the warmest month in Central Coast, with an average high of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Central Coast?
July is the coldest month in Central Coast, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Central Coast?
Within the available 1994–2026 station history, the record high at the Central Coast station is 44°C, set on February 11, 2017. The record low is -2°C, on June 21, 2023.
What is the sunniest month in Central Coast?
August is the sunniest month in Central Coast, with estimated sunshine of 62% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. February is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Central Coast?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.