Best time to visit Hyams Beach
Anytime. Hyams Beach and Jervis Bay are a year round holiday destination.
For hot-weather activities, the best time to visit Hyams Beach is from early-January to mid-February. However, anytime from mid-December to late-March is good for general outdoor activities.
Note: This is one beach on which you definitely need to wear sunblock; even on cloudy days the reflection off the brilliant white sand can cause sunburn in just minutes.
Hyams Beach weather
Hyams Beach has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. You can expect rain showers at anytime of the year.
Which is the hottest month in Hyams Beach?
The hottest month in Hyams Beach is usually January, with an average high temperature of 28°C (82°F), with moderate heat and humidity, and an average night-time low of 21°C (70°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may climb to around 33°C (91°F).
The warm season lasts from late-November to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature above 25°C (77°F).
Which is the coldest month in Hyams Beach?
July is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 9°C (66°F) and a low of 12°C (53°F).
The cool season lasts from June to late-August, with an average daily high temperature below 18°C (64°F).
When is it sunniest in Hyams Beach?
The sunniest time of year in Hyams Beach is normally August with more than seven hours of sunshine per day; that's on average around 63% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Hyams Beach?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Hyams Beach in February when the water temperature reaches 23°C (73°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from early-January to late-March, with an average temperature above 22°C (71°F), which is only just acceptable for swimming.
Hyams Beach – Temperature averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
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| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
Weather station: Jervis Bay Point Perpendicular AWS and Nowra Ran Air Station AWS, located 12km (7mi) east and 23km (14mi) west of Hyams Beach, respectively. These stations are deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Hyams Beach may vary slightly. Source: Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). Climate data collected during 2001 to 2024.
What is the humidity in Hyams Beach?
Hyams Beach experiences seasonal variation in humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 63% – 76% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Hyams Beach?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Hyams Beach is comfortable at 11°C (52°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 5°C (41°F) to starting to feel humid at 16°C (61°F).
The more humid time of year lasts from December through March, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid at least 7% of the time.
The month with the most humid days in Hyams Beach is February, with around seven days that are muggy or worse.
April through November is generally comfortable, with less than one day in any month that feels humid.
Hyams Beach – Humidity and UV averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 73 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 68 | 75 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 69 | 66 | 71 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 11+ | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Which month has the most rain in Hyams Beach?
The wettest month in Hyams Beach is usually February, with 144mm (6in) of rainfall on average, distributed across nine days.
The rainy season lasts from October through June, with a greater than 23% chance of a given day being a wet day.
You can expect rainfall throughout the year in Hyams Beach. The drier season lasts from July through September.
The month with the least rainfall in Hyams Beach is usually September, with an average of 63mm (2in) of rainfall distributed across seven days.
What is the windiest month in Hyams Beach?
September is the windiest month of the year, with an average hourly wind speed of around 23 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots).
August through to January are usually the windiest months in Hyams Beach, with average wind speeds of 21 kilometres per hour (13 mph; 11 knots).
Hyams Beach experiences less wind in the months from February to July. The calmest month of the year in Hyams Beach is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The predominant wind direction in Hyams Beach varies throughout the year: the wind is most often from the west from late-April to late-October, followed by a wind change from the north that lasts until late-November. From the last week of November to late-March the wind is most often from the east.
Hyams Beach – Rainfall and wind averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 92 | 144 | 140 | 140 | 112 | 151 | 111 | 77 | 63 | 84 | 95 | 81 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Holiday Seasons
High season: All the major public holidays including Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Low season: Even outside the major holiday periods, Hyams Beach is a popular year-round destination especially at weekends.
The historic Cape St George Lighthouse at the end of Stoney Creek Road is a popular spot to watch migrating humpback and southern right whales when they head north to warmer waters to breed from June to July, and also when they return south with their calves around September and October.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Hyams Beach & Jervis Bay: 13 July, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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