Climate Insights for Taree

The climate in Taree is cold. The average annual temperature is -14°C and approximately 81mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 9mm of rainfall. Taree 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 79cm accumulating over the season.

Taree has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -13°C with a mean of -14°C. The coldest month is August, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Taree is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 81mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 79cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 9cm.

Taree is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Taree, which began on June 21, 2026. Taree 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 February at around -13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near -15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taree 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.