Climate Insights for Bathurst

The climate in Bathurst is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 236mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Bathurst 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: September, October, December. The coldest months are January, March, April, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Bathurst experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Bathurst sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -10°C to 1°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 1°C with a mean of 0°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Bathurst is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 236mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1mm. That's 32mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Bathurst receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 220cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Bathurst is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Bathurst, which began on June 21, 2026. Bathurst 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 September at around 1°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bathurst 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.