Weather in Wollongong Today

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Current temperature in Wollongong: 12°C (54°F). Sunny. Today's high 18°C (64°F), low 10°C (50°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
12°
Sunny
RealFeel® 12°C
91%Humid
High18°
Low10°
3km/hNWind fromNorth· Max 12
Light Breeze · Gusts 33 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Clear sky
Fri, Sep 1111:30 PMNight
11h 43m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:02 AMDawn 5:32 AM
Total daylight11h 43mNoon 11:53 AMTotal 11h 43m
Sunset5:44 PMDusk 6:15 PM
NowClear sky+12°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UVAQI 61 · Moderate

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
3 km/h
N · Light Breeze · Max 12 km/h
Humidity
91 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
6
High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1031 hPa
High · stable
Dew Point
11°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

18°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 18°C.

23 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-28: 18°C18°2026-08-29: 19°C19°2026-08-30: 20°C20°2026-08-31: 22°C22°2026-09-01: 23°C23°2026-09-02: 23°C23°2026-09-03: 21°C21°2026-09-04: 22°C22°2026-09-05: 27°C27°2026-09-06: 20°C20°2026-09-07: 20°C20°2026-09-08: 16°C16°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 6 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Wollongong?

The hottest month in Wollongong is typically January, with daytime highs averaging around 25.3°C (78°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 18.8°C (66°F).

What is the coldest month in Wollongong?

The coldest month in Wollongong is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 9.4°C (49°F) and daytime highs near 16.4°C (62°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Wollongong have a rainy season?

Wollongong doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. March is the wettest month on average (about 203 mm), while September is the driest (about 70 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Wollongong?

The best time to visit Wollongong is typically September to December, when daytime highs average a comfortable 21.9°C (71°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 88 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Wollongong's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Wollongong's air quality index (AQI) is 61, rated "Moderate", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is acceptable, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice minor effects.