Climate Insights for Quilpie Airport

The climate in Quilpie Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 259mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 40mm of rainfall. Quilpie Airport 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 7°C.

Temperatures in Quilpie Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 32°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Quilpie Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 259mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 40mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 10mm. That's 30mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Quilpie Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Quilpie Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Quilpie Airport 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 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Quilpie Airport is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quilpie Airport 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.