The Blue Mountains NSW
Attractions in The Blue Mountains  

Weather Blue Mountains

More temperate than the lower Sydney region, one can expect roughly a 2°C increase for every 300-meter increase in altitude in the Blue Mountains. During the winter months of June, July and August, the average temperature in the lower Blue Mountains is 16°C while the Upper Mountains is closer to about 5°C.

The summer months of December, January and February fluctuate a bit from that of winter. The higher elevations bring temperatures of around 18°C, while in the lower regions of the same mountains hover about 29°C.

Every season has its own unique beauty and rain cycles as well. The summer months typically bring more rainfall. Ranging from 748 mm to 1400 mm depending on precisely where in the Mountains you may be. Of course, the higher the elevation, the more rain or misty days one is likely to encounter.

Visiting during the winter months, one can expect to find a few snowy days as well. You can also expect to find hundreds of students from the University of Sydney when they converge for their annual “Green campaign”. Campgrounds are usually rather full during the students June-July semester break.

Before you go out on any hike, whether it be a one hour jaunt or a three day hike, make sure you check with the weather for blue mountains with the local weather gurus to ensure you know what is in store. When dealing with a multitude of altitudes, weather can be calm and warm in the lower levels of gorges and canyons, while at the same time it is wet and cold near the peaks and higher levels of the mountains.

The summer season brings forth the Yule Celebrations, while spring and autumn are times of multiple festivals as well as when the flora and fauna are found in abundance.

Whatever season you chose to visit, bring your camera, a jacket and appropriate other hiking clothes because every time of year is perfect for hiking the bushwalks within this incredibly scenic and diverse “range” of Mountains.