Climate Insights for Moranbah

The climate in Moranbah is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 387mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Moranbah 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, March. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Moranbah has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Moranbah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 387mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 26mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Moranbah is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.

It is currently winter in Moranbah, which began on June 21, 2026. Moranbah 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The best time to visit Moranbah is during January and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, September can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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 Moranbah 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.