Climate Insights for Gosford
Central Coast Council, Central Coast, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Gosford is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,049 mm of precipitation falls per year. Gosford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gosford 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 10°C.The climate in Gosford is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 41.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Gosford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gosford 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 50°F.
Temperature
Gosford sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°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.Gosford sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 79°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gosford is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,049 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 166 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 54 mm. That's 112 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.Gosford is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2.1 in. That's 4.4 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
Gosford is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Gosford is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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 Gosford is during April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 73 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 10°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 Gosford is during April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 50°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 Gosford 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 Gosford 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.