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Shell Cove

Shell Cove is a small town in New South Wales, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 7,591 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeApr · Jun · Sep
Population7,591
Local time04:15
34.59° S, 150.86° EElevation 15 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes2528–2529
The year in Shell Coveweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low20° / 14°
Rain this month100mm
Sea this month19°
Best timeApr · Jun · Sep

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

Shell Cove at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in January

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

112 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

69 mm of rain

Warmest sea23°C

February

Monuments nearby10+

within 13 km

Weather in Shell Cove

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°17°6.2 mm
Sat24 Oct26°18°2.2 mm
Sun25 Oct30°18°3.9 mm
Mon26 Oct19°13°5 mm
Tue27 Oct22°10°
Wed28 Oct20°10°
Thu29 Oct20°11°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°14°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct18°13°3 mm

When to go to Shell Cove

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score646466797476677184727068
High24°24°22°21°18°16°15°16°18°20°21°23°
Low19°19°18°16°14°12°11°11°13°14°16°18°
Rain (mm)110169112122104115697972100117100
Wet days1514179116887121112
Sea22°23°23°22°21°19°18°18°18°19°20°21°

What's on in Shell Cove

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

Monuments and museums in Shell Cove

All monuments

More museums: Shellharbour City Museum · Tongarra Museum

Outdoors around Shell Cove

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Kiama Blow Hole LookoutViewpoints
1.1 km
Shellharbour Beachside Holiday ParkCamp sites
1.4 km
The Links Shell CoveGolf courses
1.8 km
Port Kembla Golf ClubGolf courses
2.5 km
Shellharbour Holiday VillageCamp sites
2.7 km
Yallah Bay LookoutViewpoints
5 km

Nature around Shell Cove

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 Shell Cove

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shell Cove

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shell Cove

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

Shell Cove from above

Postal codes

2528–2529

Getting to Shell Cove

Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYD
77 km
Moruya AirportMYA
159 km
Canberra AirportCBR
172 km
Shellharbour JunctionRailway station
1.6 km
MinnamurraRailway station
4.1 km
Oak FlatsRailway station
4.3 km

Places near Shell Cove

Places with a climate like Shell Cove

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shell Cove?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shell Cove.
What is the hottest month in Shell Cove?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Shell Cove?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shell Cove?
March is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shell Cove?
The sea is warmest in February at about 23°C and coolest in August at about 18°C.
What is the postal code of Shell Cove?
Shell Cove has 2 postal codes: 2528–2529.