New South Wales (Australia): where to swim in October?
New South Wales, in October: the sea is at 20.6 °C on average along the coast, from 18.2 °C to 22.7 °C depending on the spot. Where the water is warmest (22.7 °C), it is pleasant. You can swim for a long time without shivering.
Sea temperature, month by month
| Month | Average temperature | Depending on the spot | Where it is warmest |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3 °C | 22.2 °C – 26.2 °C | warm |
| February | 24.8 °C | 22.8 °C – 26.5 °C | warm |
| March | 24.8 °C | 22.5 °C – 26.4 °C | warm |
| April | 23.7 °C | 21.8 °C – 25.2 °C | warm |
| May | 22.0 °C | 20.1 °C – 23.7 °C | warm |
| June | 20.7 °C | 18.3 °C – 22.6 °C | pleasant |
| July | 19.7 °C | 17.3 °C – 21.7 °C | pleasant |
| August | 19.3 °C | 17.0 °C – 21.3 °C | pleasant |
| September | 19.5 °C | 17.5 °C – 21.6 °C | pleasant |
| October | 20.6 °C | 18.2 °C – 22.7 °C | pleasant |
| November | 21.4 °C | 19.1 °C – 23.6 °C | warm |
| December | 22.7 °C | 20.6 °C – 25.0 °C | warm |
Compared with September, the water warms up by 1.1 °C in October. The warmest month: February (24.8 °C). The coldest: August (19.3 °C).
Nearby, in October
- Victoria 14.5 °C · cool
- South Australia 15.7 °C · cool
- Tasmania 13.3 °C · cold
- Queensland 25.9 °C · very warm
- Western Australia 22.0 °C · very warm
And right now?
At sea, 21.0 °C on average across 2 stations, from 20.7 °C (Tweed Offshore) to 21.2 °C (Tweed Heads Mk4). In fresh water, 19.7 °C on average across 11 stations, from 12.2 °C (M'bidgee at Hall's) to 23.1 °C (MURRAY BOUNDARY BEND). New South Wales: water temperature
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in October?
New South Wales, in October: 20.6 °C on average along the coast, from 18.2 °C in the coolest waters to 22.7 °C in the warmest (average of the years 2011 to 2025).
Can you swim in October?
Where the water is warmest (22.7 °C), it is pleasant. You can swim for a long time without shivering.
What is the best month for swimming?
The water is warmest in February (24.8 °C on average) and coldest in August (19.3 °C). Where the water is warmest, it goes above 20 °C in these months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
What temperature do you need to swim comfortably?
Below 15 °C the water is cold: the cold takes your breath away and tires you quickly. Between 20 °C and 25 °C most people find it pleasant. Below 10 °C it is very cold.
Where do these temperatures come from?
These are averages of the sea surface temperature from 2011 to 2025, computed from NOAA satellite images (OISST, one value about every 50 km), in a 100 km strip along the coasts of the main country: distant territories (overseas, remote islands) are not counted. It is an estimate, not a measurement taken at the beach: lakes and rivers are not included.