Climate Insights for Albion Park Rail

Shellharbour, State of New South Wales, Australia

Hottest
January
27°C peak
Coldest
August
7°C low
Wettest
March
148mm rain
Best to Visit
January, April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Albion Park Rail is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 959mm of precipitation falls per year. Albion Park Rail receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Albion Park Rail is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Mar Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Apr Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jun Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jul Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Aug Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Sep Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Oct Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Nov Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Albion Park Rail sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 91mm Feb Precipitation: 122mm Mar Precipitation: 148mm Apr Precipitation: 47mm May Precipitation: 46mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Jul Precipitation: 47mm Aug Precipitation: 54mm Sep Precipitation: 53mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Nov Precipitation: 71mm Dec Precipitation: 93mm
Precipitation

Albion Park Rail is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 959mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 148mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 46mm. That's 102mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Albion Park Rail is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Albion Park Rail, which began on June 21, 2026. Albion Park Rail is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 306mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 240mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 193mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 21°
Mar 19°
Apr 17°
May 13°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 11°
Sep 13°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Albion Park Rail is during January, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albion Park Rail based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
8 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
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