Climate Insights for Dubbo

The climate in Dubbo is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 336mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Dubbo 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: May, April, August. The coldest months are June, April, May, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Dubbo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Dubbo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 336mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 4mm. That's 29mm less than March, 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.

Dubbo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 2km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Dubbo, which began on June 21, 2026. Dubbo 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 May at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 19°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 19 days from now.

The best time to visit Dubbo is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°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 Dubbo 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.