Climate Insights for Balranald Airport

The climate in Balranald Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 317mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 47mm of rainfall. Balranald Airport 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, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Balranald Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Balranald Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 317mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 47mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 41mm less than November, 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.

Balranald Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Balranald Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Balranald Airport 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Balranald Airport is during February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balranald Airport 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.