Climate Insights for South West Rocks

Kempsey, State of New South Wales, Australia

Hottest
January
27°C peak
Coldest
July
10°C low
Wettest
March
191mm rain
Best to Visit
January, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in South West Rocks is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 973mm of precipitation falls per year. South West Rocks receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. South West Rocks 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.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Feb Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Mar Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Apr Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° May Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jun Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jul Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Sep Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Nov Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

South West Rocks sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 92mm Feb Precipitation: 136mm Mar Precipitation: 191mm Apr Precipitation: 81mm May Precipitation: 53mm Jun Precipitation: 62mm Jul Precipitation: 47mm Aug Precipitation: 31mm Sep Precipitation: 57mm Oct Precipitation: 74mm Nov Precipitation: 63mm Dec Precipitation: 86mm
Precipitation

South West Rocks is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 973mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 191mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 31mm. That's 159mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

South West Rocks is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in South West Rocks, which began on March 20, 2026. South West Rocks 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 314mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 140mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/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 24°
Mar 23°
Apr 20°
May 17°
Jun 15°
Jul 14°
Aug 15°
Sep 17°
Oct 19°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit South West Rocks is during January, 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 72mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for South West Rocks 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
27 °C
18 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
27 °C
19 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
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