A great climate
Lismore enjoys mild to warm temperatures all year round and its semi rural location, rainforests, surrounding beaches and relaxed lifestyle make it a popular destination for visitors.
Lismore mean maximum and minimum temperatures and mean rainfall
Source: Bureau of Meteorology, 1907 – 2003
Summers are characterised by warm nights and warm to hot days, and late afternoon rain is common. Autumn is generally warm with some rain showers. Winter brings cool nights with warm sunny days, while spring has cool-warm nights with warm, occasionally hot days. Rainfall in the region is relatively high – higher than in Sydney and Brisbane.
The region experiences most of its rainfall between December and May, but heavy rain can fall at any time of the year.
The Wilsons River Levy Bank protects the city centre from flooding, up to a one in twenty year event. The following chart details flood levels in the City over the past 80 years (SeeLink38 — link to come).