Shoalhaven

Province · New South Wales, 🇦🇺 Australia

Population 108,531

Area 4,569 km²

Time zone Australia/Sydney

Official website www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

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Shoalhaven Must-Sees

Shoalhaven spans the New South Wales South Coast, featuring the historic Hampden Bridge in Kangaroo Valley and the triple-drop Belmore Falls in Morton National Park. The region includes the white sands of Hyams Beach and the kangaroo-frequented Pebbly Beach in Murramarang National Park. Cultural sites include the Fleet Air Arm Museum’s military aircraft collection and the Berry Museum’s heritage displays. For panoramic views, Pigeon House Mountain and Cambewarra Lookout offer vistas across the Budawang Range and the coastline.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, September, October, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Good

27° · extremes 15°–35°
18° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

26° · extremes 16°–33°
18° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good

24° · extremes 14°–30°
17° at night
13 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 11°–27°
15° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 9°–23°
12° at night
9 rainy days
16 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 7°–19°
10° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in July

Good

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 6°–19°
9° at night
8 rainy days
17 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in August

Good

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 7°–20°
9° at night
8 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 8°–25°
11° at night
8 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–28°
13° at night
10 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 11°–32°
15° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great

25° · extremes 13°–33°
17° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +61

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Shoalhaven

Featured Lists

Shoalhaven Must-Sees

Shoalhaven — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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