Climate Insights for Toowoomba

The climate in Toowoomba is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 248mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Toowoomba 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: October, September, December. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season.

Toowoomba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -17°C to 0°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 0°C with a mean of 0°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Toowoomba is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 248mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 33mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1mm. That's 32mm less than May, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Toowoomba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Toowoomba, which began on June 21, 2026. Toowoomba 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 October at around 0°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -17°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Toowoomba 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.