Climate Insights for Dorrigo

The climate in Dorrigo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1285mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 212mm of rainfall. Dorrigo 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, December, February. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Dorrigo vary considerably across the year, with a 24°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 4°C and an average of 10°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Dorrigo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1285mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 212mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 27mm. That's 186mm less than December, 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.

Dorrigo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/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 conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Dorrigo, which began on June 21, 2026. Dorrigo 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 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Dorrigo is during April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Dorrigo 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.