Climate Insights for Orange

The climate in Orange is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 791mm of precipitation falls per year. Orange receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Orange 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 3°C.

Temperatures in Orange vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Orange is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 791mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 85mm of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 49mm. That's 36mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Orange is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Orange, which began on June 21, 2026. Orange 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Orange is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Orange 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.