Climate Insights for Bombala

The climate in Bombala is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 779mm of precipitation falls per year. Bombala receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bombala 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 4°C.

Temperatures in Bombala vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Bombala is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 779mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 99mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 38mm. That's 61mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Bombala 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 August, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/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 Bombala, which began on June 21, 2026. Bombala 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Bombala is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bombala 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. 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.