Climate Insights for Tweed Heads
Tweed Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Tweed Heads is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,356 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tweed Heads receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tweed Heads 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 12°C.The climate in Tweed Heads is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 53.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Tweed Heads receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tweed Heads 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 54°F.
Temperature
Tweed Heads sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°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 12°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Tweed Heads sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 80°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 60°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tweed Heads is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,356 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 260 mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 54 mm. That's 206 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.Tweed Heads is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2.1 in. That's 8.1 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
Tweed Heads 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 February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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.Tweed Heads 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 February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tweed Heads is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 71 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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 Tweed Heads is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 80°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 Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads 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.