Climate Insights for Forster

Mid-Coast, State of New South Wales, Australia

Hottest
January
26°C peak
Coldest
July
12°C low
Wettest
March
158mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Forster is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 957mm of precipitation falls per year. Forster receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Forster 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Feb Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Mar Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Apr Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 18° May Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jun Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13° Jul Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 12° Aug Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Sep Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Oct Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 16° Nov Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Dec Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Forster sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°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: 87mm Feb Precipitation: 99mm Mar Precipitation: 158mm Apr Precipitation: 85mm May Precipitation: 64mm Jun Precipitation: 86mm Jul Precipitation: 74mm Aug Precipitation: 40mm Sep Precipitation: 58mm Oct Precipitation: 70mm Nov Precipitation: 62mm Dec Precipitation: 75mm
Precipitation

Forster is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 957mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 158mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 40mm. That's 118mm 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 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Forster is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 22km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Forster, which began on March 20, 2026. Forster 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 307mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 20°
May 17°
Jun 15°
Jul 14°
Aug 15°
Sep 17°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Forster is during January, February, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°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 Forster 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
22 °C
26 °C
24 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
17 °C
22 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
18 °C
22 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
20 °C
24 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
21 °C
24 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
23 °C
24 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
24 °C
25 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
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