Climate Insights for Kiama
The Council of the Municipality of Kiama, Illawarra, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Kiama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,235 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kiama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kiama 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Kiama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 48.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Kiama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kiama 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.
Temperature
Kiama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 25°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 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.Kiama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 78°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 53°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kiama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,235 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 194 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 69 mm. That's 125 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.Kiama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2.7 in. That's 4.9 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
Kiama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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.Kiama 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 Kiama is during April, 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 93 mm 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.The best time to visit Kiama is during April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 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 47°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 Kiama 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 Kiama 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.