Climate Insights for Forster
Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Forster is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,064 mm 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.The climate in Forster is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 41.9 in 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 53°F.
Temperature
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.Forster sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 78°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Forster is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,064 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 166 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 53 mm. That's 114 mm 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.Forster is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2.1 in. That's 4.5 in 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
Forster is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Forster is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Forster is during April, May, September, 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 74 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows 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.The best time to visit Forster is during April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 53°F. 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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.