Forget the winter blues. It was a case of blue skies and spring-like sunshine across the Illawarra on Monday.
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And, there’s plenty more warmth on the way.
Temperatures across the region climbed to 20 degrees at Bellambi Point and 21 inland at Albion Park to kick-off the working week – both a couple of degrees above their respective August averages.
Similar conditions are expected for the rest of this week, with temperatures in the low to mid-20s set to deliver the Illawarra its warmest four-day August spell in five years.
Wollongong is forecast to bask in maximums of 20 degrees or higher between Tuesday and Friday, while Albion Park should enjoy 22 degree-plus conditions in the same period.
A blustery cold front is tipped to end the run of winter warmth on Saturday.
Beachgoers keen for a dip have also been met with warmer-than-usual water conditions.
Sea surface temperatures are above the norm for this time of year.
Beachwatch NSW says the water temperature off Wollongong was 21 degrees on Monday.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
