Climate Insights for Tamworth
Tamworth Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Tamworth is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 696 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tamworth receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tamworth 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.The climate in Tamworth is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 27.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Tamworth receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tamworth 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 37°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Tamworth vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tamworth vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tamworth is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 696 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 31 mm. That's 68 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Tamworth is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.2 in. That's 2.7 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Tamworth 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 November, 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.Tamworth is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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 Tamworth is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 64 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tamworth is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°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 Tamworth 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 Tamworth 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.