Climate Insights for Lismore
Lismore City Council, New South Wales, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Lismore is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,129 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lismore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lismore 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Lismore is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 44.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Lismore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lismore 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Lismore vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Lismore vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Lismore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,129 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 203 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 42 mm. That's 162 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.Lismore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 8 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.7 in. That's 6.4 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
Lismore is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Lismore is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lismore is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 65 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Lismore is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 48°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lismore 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 Lismore 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.