Climate Insights for Braidwood

The climate in Braidwood is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 792mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm of rainfall. Braidwood 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Braidwood vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°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.

Braidwood is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 792mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 97mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 28mm. That's 69mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Braidwood 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Braidwood, which began on June 21, 2026. Braidwood 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Braidwood 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 87mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°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 Braidwood 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.