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New South Wales, Australia

Black Head

Black Head is a village in New South Wales, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 972 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now24°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population972
Local time17:28
32.07° S, 152.53° EElevation 23 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes2430, 2443
The year in Black Headweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month20°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Black Head at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in January

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

142 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

59 mm of rain

Warmest sea24°C

March

Monuments nearby8+

within 46 km

Weather in Black Head

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
24°C

Partly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 67%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct25°17°
Sun1 Nov25°17°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov23°19°2.3 mm
Tue3 Nov24°18°7.1 mm
Wed4 Nov25°17°
Thu5 Nov24°16°
Fri6 Nov22°13°
Sat7 Nov23°13°
Sun8 Nov22°14°6.3 mm
Mon9 Nov22°11°

When to go to Black Head

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626367737078707886746765
High26°26°24°22°20°17°17°18°20°22°23°25°
Low20°21°19°17°14°11°10°11°13°15°17°19°
Rain (mm)11415114213412610980596992115100
Wet days17171911137996111317
Sea23°24°24°23°22°21°20°19°19°20°21°22°

What's on in Black Head

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Black Head

All monuments

Nature around Black Head

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Black Head

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Black Head

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Black Head

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal codes

24302443

Places near Black Head

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Black Head?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Black Head.
What is the hottest month in Black Head?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Black Head?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Black Head?
March is the wettest month with about 142 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Black Head?
The sea is warmest in March at about 24°C and coolest in August at about 19°C.
What is the postal code of Black Head?
Black Head has 2 postal codes: 2430, 2443.