Climate Insights for Maryborough
Fraser Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Maryborough is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 894 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 128 mm of rainfall. Maryborough 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Maryborough is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 35.2 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Maryborough 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.
Temperature
Maryborough sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Maryborough sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 86°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Maryborough is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 894 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 22 mm. That's 105 mm 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.Maryborough is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.9 in. That's 4.1 in 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.
Wind
Maryborough is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Maryborough is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Maryborough is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Maryborough is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maryborough 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 Maryborough 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.