The best times to visit Sutherland for ideal weather are

May 7th to September 30th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Sutherland Travel Info

Weather in Sutherland

Temperature

Average temperatures in Sutherland vary an incredible amount. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 59th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Sutherland, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 86.4°F (30.2°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 62.4°F (16.9°C) at night.

Sutherland Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Sutherland Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Sutherland Perceived Temperature (F)

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Sutherland Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Sutherland Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 28.3 21.8 15.6
Feb 21.9 14.1 6.3
Mar 43.3 32.9 24.6
Apr 58.5 46.8 37.3
May 73.1 61.7 52.3
Jun 76.8 66.5 57.3
Jul 81.2 70.2 59.6
Aug 78.3 67.9 59.4
Sep 75.1 63.7 54
Oct 60.7 51.1 43.2
Nov 47.2 39.5 32.2
Dec 41 35.2 30.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan -2.1 -5.7 -9.1
Feb -5.6 -9.9 -14.3
Mar 6.3 0.5 -4.1
Apr 14.7 8.2 2.9
May 22.8 16.5 11.3
Jun 24.9 19.2 14.1
Jul 27.3 21.2 15.3
Aug 25.7 19.9 15.2
Sep 23.9 17.6 12.2
Oct 15.9 10.6 6.2
Nov 8.4 4.2 0.1
Dec 5 1.8 -0.8

 


 
Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Sutherland.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Sutherland (in).

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Snow depth

Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 0% 0 0
Feb 0% 0 0
Mar 0% 0 0
Apr 0% 0 0
May 0% 0 0
Jun 0% 0 0
Jul 0% 0 0
Aug 0% 0 0
Sep 0% 0 0
Oct 0% 0 0
Nov 0% 0 0
Dec 0% 0 0

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0
Apr 0 0 0
May 0 0 0
Jun 0 0 0
Jul 0 0 0
Aug 0 0 0
Sep 0 0 0
Oct 0 0 0
Nov 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0
–>

 

Humidity and Wind

Sutherland has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is March (50.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (75.5%).

Wind in Sutherland is usually moderate. The windiest month is November, followed by April and January. November’s average wind speed of around 8.8 knots (10.2 MPH or 16.4 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid April where average top sustained speeds reach 18.9 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Sutherland.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 8.3 Gentle breeze 14.9 Significant breeze
Feb 7.7 Gentle breeze 15.5 Significant breeze
Mar 8 Gentle breeze 15.2 Significant breeze
Apr 8.3 Gentle breeze 15.9 Significant breeze
May 7.6 Gentle breeze 15.5 Significant breeze
Jun 6.1 Light breeze 13 Significant breeze
Jul 5.4 Light breeze 12.2 Significant breeze
Aug 5.1 Light breeze 11.8 Significant breeze
Sep 5.1 Light breeze 12.1 Significant breeze
Oct 7.4 Gentle breeze 15.5 Significant breeze
Nov 8.8 Gentle breeze 16.4 Significant breeze
Dec 8.3 Gentle breeze 15.3 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 69.2%
Feb 59.9%
Mar 50.3%
Apr 52.8%
May 58.3%
Jun 65.6%
Jul 62.3%
Aug 70.4%
Sep 69.9%
Oct 68.1%
Nov 65.9%
Dec 75.5%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Sutherland?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Australia; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Sutherland, NW, Australia is August, followed by February and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Sutherland in July. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 81 in July means 81% of the tourists vs. August.

 

 

Overall Sutherland Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Fall is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Sutherland, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 80.6°F (27°C) and 39.2°F (4°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Sutherland to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 17.9°F (-7.8°C). These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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