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Woolgoolga

Woolgoolga is a small town in New South Wales, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 6,151 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now21°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population6,151
Local time21:57
30.11° S, 153.20° EElevation 7 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code2456
The year in Woolgoolgaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low22° / 17°
Rain this month100mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Woolgoolga at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in January

Coolest month13°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

210 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

59 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

February

Monuments nearby1+

within 12 km

Weather in Woolgoolga

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Partly cloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct22°21°2.4 mm
Sun25 Oct22°21°14.9 mm
Mon26 Oct25°20°13.5 mm
Tue27 Oct21°20°6.9 mm
Wed28 Oct21°19°1 mm
Thu29 Oct21°16°
Fri30 Oct21°17°
Sat31 Oct20°19°15.6 mm
Sun1 Nov21°19°7.8 mm
Mon2 Nov23°20°5.9 mm

When to go to Woolgoolga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score636467706782748488746765
High26°25°24°22°20°18°17°18°20°22°23°25°
Low22°22°20°18°16°14°13°13°15°17°19°20°
Rain (mm)151191210156132103776059100142131
Wet days18172013157975111318
Sea25°26°26°25°23°22°21°20°21°22°23°24°

What's on in Woolgoolga

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

Monuments and museums in Woolgoolga

All monuments

Outdoors around Woolgoolga

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
Red Rock-Corindi Surf Lifesaving ClubSurf spots
0.4 km
Viewing PlatformViewpoints
0.5 km
Reflections Corindi Beach - Holiday ParkCamp sites
0.6 km
Woolgoolga HeadlandViewpoints
1 km
Woolgoolga RSL Golf ClubGolf courses
2.3 km
Darlington Beach ResortCamp sites
2.6 km

Nature around Woolgoolga

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 Woolgoolga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Woolgoolga

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Woolgoolga

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

Woolgoolga from above

Postal code

2456

Getting to Woolgoolga

Coffs Harbour AirportCFS
25 km
Lismore AirportLSY
142 km
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNK
146 km
GlenreaghRailway station
22 km
Coffs HarbourRailway station
23 km

Places near Woolgoolga

Places with a climate like Woolgoolga

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Woolgoolga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Woolgoolga.
What is the hottest month in Woolgoolga?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Woolgoolga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Woolgoolga?
March is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Woolgoolga?
The sea is warmest in February at about 26°C and coolest in August at about 20°C.
What is the postal code of Woolgoolga?
The postal code of Woolgoolga is 2456.