Cessnock Holiday Weather Overview
Cessnock is the principal town in Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest and most famous wine growing region. Formerly a mining town, Cessnock itself is not the main attraction for most tourists, but it does serve as a gateway to this fascinating region, which is popular with visitors from across Australia as well as wider afield.
Cessnock's Climate
Cessnock has a very warm climate, with hot summers and mild winters with chilly nights. Ordinarily, this would be too warm for wine production, but the surrounding mountains pull in cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean, giving an ideal wine growing climate. Cessnock experiences heavy rainfall in the summer and autumn, but winter droughts are not uncommon.
Best Time to Visit Cessnock
The best time to visit Cessnock depends why you are there. If you're going for the wine, the best season to choose is autumn, when the fresh vintage is harvested. Otherwise, spring is the most popular time to visit, as the summer months can be uncomfortably hot and humid.
Cessnock in the Spring
Cessnock's spring falls between September and November. At this time of year, the vines are springing to life and so are the wildflowers of Hunter Valley. There are plenty of local festivals to celebrate the arrival of spring, and the weather is generally very pleasant. Outdoor music festivals are particularly prominent at this time, and there's also a flower festival going on.
Expect average daily highs of around 22°C in September, rising to 26°C in November. Overnight lows of around 7°C in early spring soon warm up in the mid teens Celsius as summer approaches. Take an umbrella, as rainfall will start to pick up as spring progresses.
Cessnock in the Summer
Cessnock's summers, from December to February, can be very warm. Average daily highs hover around 30°C, but temperatures well into the 40s Celsius are not uncommon. Overnight lows of between 14-16°C do bring some relief from the heat, however, and can even feel chilly after the heat of the day, so bring a shawl.
Summer is Cessnock's wettest season, and you'll need an umbrella if you're visiting during this season. The thunderstorms are cooling, however, and enjoyed by the locals.
Cessnock in the Autumn
Autumn is harvest time and the peak tourist season in Cessnock. Average daily highs of 27°C in March give way to temperatures of approximately 20°C by the end of May, and the night time temperatures start to drop too. As winter approaches, night time lows can reach 6°C so you'll want something with long sleeves and a lightweight jacket.
Cessnock in the Winter
The winter months in Cessnock are quiet, as the vines lies dormant, but the weather is generally good. Daytime highs are still very mild throughout the winter, averaging around 18°C - nights are a different story, however, with an average low of just 4°C. Definitely on the chilly side. This is the driest time of the year, so although you'll need a sweater and a jacket, you can probably leave the umbrella at home.
Best months to visit Cessnock?
September and October are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Cessnock. Within Australia the weather data gathered from Cessnock weather forecast and Cessnock weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 22°c and average of 245.8 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Cessnock?
July and August are the coldest months with temperature at around 8°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Cessnock?
March and February receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 124.47mm.
Travelling to Cessnock? Check out our Weather averages of Cessnock to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Cessnock section.