Climate Insights for Broken Hill

Broken Hill City Council, New South Wales, Australia

Hottest
January
35°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
September
24 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Broken Hill is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 180 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 24 mm of rainfall. Broken Hill 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 6°C.The climate in Broken Hill is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 7.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Broken Hill 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 42°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°FebMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 19°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 17°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 12°MayMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°JunMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 6°JulMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°AugMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°SepMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 9°OctMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 12°NovMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°DecMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°F
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Min

Temperatures in Broken Hill vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Broken Hill vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16mmFebPrecipitation: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 17mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmAugPrecipitation: 13mmSepPrecipitation: 24mmOctPrecipitation: 22mmNovPrecipitation: 21mmDecPrecipitation: 13mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Broken Hill is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 180 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 24 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. 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.Broken Hill is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Broken Hill 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 December, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 15km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Broken Hill is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan28°82°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr19°65°F
May13°56°F
Jun10°51°F
Jul11°51°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Broken Hill is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 19 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Broken Hill is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Broken Hill 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Broken Hill based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C69 °F
35 °C94 °F
19 km/h12 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
33 °C92 °F
19 km/h12 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
30 °C86 °F
17 km/h11 mph
11 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
16 km/h10 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
15 km/h10 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
16 °C60 °F
15 km/h9 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
16 °C61 °F
17 km/h11 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
17 km/h11 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
22 °C72 °F
18 km/h11 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
25 °C78 °F
19 km/h11 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C60 °F
29 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
32 °C90 °F
19 km/h12 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in