Climate Insights for Bathurst Airport

The climate in Bathurst Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 660mm of precipitation falls per year. Bathurst Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bathurst Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between May and September.

Temperatures in Bathurst Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Bathurst Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 660mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 74mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 32mm. That's 42mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between May and September, totalling around 13cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Bathurst Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Bathurst Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Bathurst Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Bathurst Airport is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bathurst Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.