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Ulladulla weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ulladulla at a glance

Best time
Dec – Mar
Warmest month
Jan · 27°
Warmest sea
Feb · 22.8°
Sunshine a year
2,620 h
Rain a year
940 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+11 / UTC+10
Elevation
32 m

Climate in Ulladulla

Ulladulla has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Ulladulla is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ulladulla

The best time to visit Ulladulla is from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to January. The wettest month is March with 105 mm of precipitation.

Ulladulla through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Ulladulla in spring

Sep – Nov

50

Fair

  • 20–24 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Ulladulla in summer

Dec – Feb

76

Good

  • 25–27 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Ulladulla in autumn

Mar – May

59

Fair

  • 20–25 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 6.9 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Ulladulla in winter

Jun – Aug

29

Poor

  • 17–18 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jan

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jan

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ulladulla for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

49

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: December – March

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

06:1619:11

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:00–06:50 · evening 18:38–19:27
Blue hour
Morning 05:50–06:00 · evening 19:27–19:37

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Ulladulla compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 21° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea warms from 18° to 19°. The days get 1.0 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°23°
Night-time low11°13°
Sea18°19°
Daylight12.4 h13.5 h

What is the weather like in Ulladulla in October?

In October, Ulladulla is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 55 min06:16 – 19:11
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
52 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+11offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %52 %
  • Seaweight 25 %17 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Ulladulla

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Ulladulla: score 78 against 49. In February, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in February. February has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.

October vs February, Ulladulla
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score4978better
Daytime high22°26°
Night-time low12°18°
Sea18.2°22.8°
Sunshine7.7 hbetter7.2 h
Rainy days10better13
Rainfall73 mmbetter101 mm
Muggy days0better10

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ulladulla month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

77January27° · Sea 22° · 7.7 h

In January, Ulladulla is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in January
78February26° · Sea 23° · 7.2 h

In February, Ulladulla is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in February
75March25° · Sea 23° · 6.9 h

In March, Ulladulla is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in March
61April23° · Sea 22° · 7.0 h

In April, Ulladulla is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in April
41May20° · Sea 20° · 6.7 h

In May, Ulladulla is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in May
27June17° · Sea 19° · 5.6 h

In June, Ulladulla is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in June
29July17° · Sea 18° · 6.6 h

In July, Ulladulla is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in July
31August18° · Sea 17° · 7.7 h

In August, Ulladulla is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in August
40September20° · Sea 17° · 7.8 h

In September, Ulladulla is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in September
49October22° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h

In October, Ulladulla is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in October
60November24° · Sea 19° · 7.7 h

In November, Ulladulla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in November
73December25° · Sea 21° · 7.6 h

In December, Ulladulla is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ulladulla.

Ulladulla in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ulladulla

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 12°Sea 18°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7727°18°22.1°7.7 h1282
FebruaryFeb7826°18°22.8°7.2 h13101
MarchMar7525°17°22.8°6.9 h13105
AprilApr6123°14°21.8°7.0 h1183
MayMay4120°11°20.3°6.7 h975
JuneJun2717°9°18.7°5.6 h1087
JulyJul2917°8°17.5°6.6 h867
AugustAug3118°9°17.1°7.7 h869
SeptemberSep4020°11°17.4°7.8 h855
OctoberOct4922°12°18.2°7.7 h1073
NovemberNov6024°14°19.3°7.7 h1280
DecemberDec7325°16°20.9°7.6 h1263

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ulladulla

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October18.2°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 17.3 – 19.2 °C

Swimming season: Dec – May

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 18.2°8 in 10 years 17.3° – 19.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ulladulla ranges from 17.1 °C in August to 22.8 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to May.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From May to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 21.9 and 23.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan22.1°21.3°23.1°refreshing
FebruaryFeb22.8°21.9°23.7°refreshing
MarchMar22.8°22.0°23.4°refreshing
AprilApr21.8°20.9°22.8°refreshing
MayMay20.3°19.3°21.6°refreshing
JuneJun18.7°17.7°19.7°fresh
JulyJul17.5°16.5°18.4°fresh
AugustAug17.1°15.9°18.2°fresh
SeptemberSep17.4°15.9°18.8°fresh
OctoberOct18.2°17.3°19.2°fresh
NovemberNov19.3°18.7°20.4°fresh
DecemberDec20.9°19.8°21.8°refreshing
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ulladulla

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,620 hours
Sunniest month
Sep · 7.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 5.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.7 hDaylight 12.9 hShare of daylight 60 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.7 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Ulladulla, 60 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Ulladulla: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
940 mm on 124 days
Wettest month
Mar · 105 mm
Driest month
Sep · 55 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 73 mm

In October, Ulladulla has about 10 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Ulladulla

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 20 min
Light brown skin
about 30 min
Olive skin
about 35 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ulladulla

How breezy and how cloudy Ulladulla is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Apr · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 23 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ulladulla typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
51 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 39 %
Cloudiest month
Feb · 60 %
OctoberCloud cover 52 %Sunshine 7.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Ulladulla: variable cloud, with about 7.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Ulladulla

How often the day gets hot in Ulladulla (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
22 days
Hottest month
Jan · 27 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Ulladulla has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Ulladulla

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Ulladulla in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Ulladulla has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    65

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    38

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    30

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    49

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    75

    GoodBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 21 h 5 min
Distance
17,090 km
Time zone
UTC+11
Jet lag
About 10 days (10 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Australia

Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language
English
Sockets
Type I · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+61
Emergency number
000

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Ulladulla vs Kiama

In October the holiday weather in Ulladulla and Kiama is about equally good (score 49 vs 52). During the day it is about as warm in Kiama as in Ulladulla. The sea in Kiama is 1 °C warmer.

Ulladulla vs Kiama, in October
in OctoberUlladullaKiama
Holiday weather score4952
Daytime high22°22°
Sea18°19°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeDec – MarDec – Apr

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OctoberUlladulla 22°Kiama 22°
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In October, Ulladulla ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Mudgee24°92
  4. 4Shepparton22°92
  5. 5Tamworth25°91
  6. 6Wangaratta21°90
  7. 7Bendigo21°90
  8. 8Albury22°89
  9. 29UlladullaThis page22°18°49
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Frequently asked questions about Ulladulla

When is the best time to visit Ulladulla?

The best time to visit Ulladulla is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Ulladulla?

The sea temperature in Ulladulla ranges from 17.1 °C in August to 22.8 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to May.

Can you swim in Ulladulla in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.2 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from December to May.

What is the warmest month in Ulladulla?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 17 °C.

When does it rain most in Ulladulla?

The wettest month is March with 105 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 55 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ulladulla get?

Ulladulla gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 7.8 hours a day; in June there are 5.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Ulladulla in?

Ulladulla is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Ulladulla?

A nonstop flight from London to Ulladulla takes about 21 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 17,090 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Ulladulla?

Ulladulla has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 38, summer holidays 30, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 75.