Climate Insights for Albion Park Rail

Shellharbour, State of New South Wales, Australia

Hottest
January
25°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
March
188mm rain
Best to Visit
April, November, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Albion Park Rail is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1208mm 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Feb Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Mar Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 17° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° May Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jun Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jul Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Sep Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Oct Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Nov Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Dec Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Albion Park Rail sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 25°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 118mm Feb Precipitation: 137mm Mar Precipitation: 188mm Apr Precipitation: 84mm May Precipitation: 85mm Jun Precipitation: 80mm Jul Precipitation: 82mm Aug Precipitation: 72mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Oct Precipitation: 100mm Nov Precipitation: 97mm Dec Precipitation: 98mm
Precipitation

Albion Park Rail is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1208mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 188mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 67mm. That's 120mm 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 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Albion Park Rail is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Albion Park Rail, which began on September 23, 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 264mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 357mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 234mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 17°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 14°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Albion Park Rail is during April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 93mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°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
25 °C
12 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
10 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
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