Coffs has a humid subtropical climate, with warm, wet summers and mild, sunny winters.
Season by season
Spring (September–November)
Warm and drier, with whales heading south and muttonbirds returning to the island.
Summer (December–February)
Hot and humid, with storms and the busy school holidays.
Autumn (March–May)
Warm sea and settled weather after the summer rain.
Winter (June–August)
Mild, sunny days and the whale migration. Cool in Dorrigo.
Month by month
| Month | Avg high / low | Wet days | Daylight | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 19°C | ≈12 | ≈14.2 h | Peak season |
| February | 27° / 19°C | ≈13 | ≈13.4 h | Peak season |
| March | 26° / 18°C | ≈15 | ≈12.3 h | Best |
| April | 24° / 15°C | ≈13 | ≈11.2 h | Best |
| May | 22° / 12°C | ≈11 | ≈10.3 h | Good |
| June | 19° / 9°C | ≈9 | ≈9.9 h | Quiet & cheap |
| July | 19° / 8°C | ≈7 | ≈10.1 h | Quiet & cheap |
| August | 20° / 8°C | ≈7 | ≈10.8 h | Good |
| September | 22° / 10°C | ≈8 | ≈11.8 h | Good |
| October | 23° / 13°C | ≈10 | ≈12.9 h | Best |
| November | 25° / 16°C | ≈11 | ≈13.8 h | Best |
| December | 26° / 18°C | ≈11 | ≈14.4 h | Peak season |
Approximate long-term averages, rounded; daylight is the approximate time between sunrise and sunset mid-month (Sydney’s latitude). Seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere: summer is December to February.
Festivals & events
- June–November Humpback whale migration; cruises run from the marina.
- Spring–autumn Muttonbirds nest on Muttonbird Island.
Crowds & booking ahead
Coffs is busiest in the summer and Easter school holidays. The rest of the year it is relaxed, with good value at the resorts.
