Climate Insights for Tamworth

The climate in Tamworth is cold. The average annual temperature is -49°C and approximately 44mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 12mm of rainfall. Tamworth 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, October. The coldest months are January, May, April, when temperatures can drop to -54°C. Light snow can occur between July and December.

Tamworth sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -54°C to -42°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -42°C with a mean of -45°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -54°C and an average temperature of -52°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Tamworth is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 44mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 12mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. 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. Light snowfall can occur between July and December, totalling around 44cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Tamworth is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Tamworth, which began on June 21, 2026. Tamworth 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 -42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -54°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tamworth 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.