Climate Insights for Parkes

The climate in Parkes is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 204mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Parkes 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: July, August, May. The coldest months are April, August, March, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Parkes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 34°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. April is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Parkes is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 204mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 33mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than April, 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.

Parkes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/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 2km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Parkes, which began on June 21, 2026. Parkes 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 July at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near 17°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The best time to visit Parkes is during March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, July 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 Parkes 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.