Climate Insights for Gayndah

The climate in Gayndah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 680mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 99mm of rainfall. Gayndah 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Gayndah vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Gayndah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 680mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 99mm of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 15mm. That's 85mm less than February, 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.

Gayndah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Gayndah, which began on March 20, 2026. Gayndah 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Gayndah is during March, April, May, June, August, 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 48mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gayndah 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.