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Nelson Bay weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Nelson Bay swings 19°C across the year, from 28°C highs in February to 9°C lows in June, and April is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 863 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
February
28°C average high
Coldest month
June
9°C average low
Wettest month
April
863 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Nelson Bay and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Nelson Bay hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Nelson Bay 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Nelson Bay, New South Wales is at its warmest in Feb (average highs near 28°C) and coldest in Jun (lows around 9°C), with roughly 863 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Nelson Bay right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Australia before you trust any single number.

Nelson Bay climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
27°
20°
Feb
28°
20°
Mar
27°
19°
Apr
22°
15°
May
19°
11°
Jun
17°
Jul
18°
Aug
20°
10°
Sep
23°
11°
Oct
24°
14°
Nov
25°
17°
Dec
28°
19°

Which forecast is most accurate in Nelson Bay?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
87
/100rank #1
86±0.8°C96±2.2 km/t8290% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
86
/100rank #2
89±0.6°C97±1.5 km/t7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
77
/100rank #3
83±0.9°C95±2.4 km/t5877% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1495 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Australia, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in Australia? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Nelson Bay today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Nelson Bay today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Nelson Bay today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Nelson Bay and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Nelson Bay?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Nelson Bay (CheckWeather Score 87/100), ahead of the European at 86. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the AU accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Nelson Bay?
February is typically the warmest month in Nelson Bay, with average highs around 28°C.
How cold does Nelson Bay get?
The coldest month in Nelson Bay is June, when overnight lows average about 9°C.
How much rain does Nelson Bay get?
Nelson Bay sees roughly 863 mm of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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