Climate Insights for Goonellabah

The climate in Goonellabah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1129mm of precipitation falls per year. Goonellabah receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Goonellabah 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Goonellabah vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Goonellabah is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1129mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 203mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 42mm. That's 162mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Goonellabah is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 Goonellabah, which began on June 21, 2026. Goonellabah 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Goonellabah is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°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 Goonellabah 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.