Climate Insights for Glen Innes

The climate in Glen Innes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 808mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 125mm of rainfall. Glen Innes 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 2°C.

Temperatures in Glen Innes 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. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Glen Innes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 808mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 125mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 20mm. That's 104mm 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.

Glen Innes 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 September, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 Glen Innes, which began on June 21, 2026. Glen Innes 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 August near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Glen Innes is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Glen Innes 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.