Climate Insights for Moranbah Airport

The climate in Moranbah Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 564mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 131mm of rainfall. Moranbah Airport 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Moranbah Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Moranbah Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 564mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 131mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 125mm 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.

Moranbah Airport 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 January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/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 Moranbah Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Moranbah Airport 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 December at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Moranbah Airport is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Moranbah Airport 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.