Hunter Valley Weather and Climate
The Hunter Valley's climate is similar to Sydney's but a bit cooler in winter. It's a very pleasant climate at any time of the year, although you will need your woollies in the winter months (May-August). Rainfall is heavier in the summer, in keeping with the subtropical climate. In the table below are average minimum and maximum monthly temperatures, and average rainfall.
| |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Mean Max (°C) |
30 |
29 |
28 |
24 |
21 |
18 |
17 |
19 |
22 |
25 |
28 |
29 |
| Mean Min (°C) |
17 |
17 |
15 |
11 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
15 |
| Avg. rain (mm) |
79 |
88 |
78 |
66 |
58 |
59 |
44 |
40 |
42 |
55 |
59 |
76 |
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