Climate Insights for Tara

Western Downs, State of Queensland, Australia

Hottest
January
34°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
March
79mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 516mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 79mm of rainfall. Tara 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 6°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 22° Feb Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Mar Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 19° Apr Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° May Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° Jun Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Aug Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Sep Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Oct Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Nov Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 18° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tara 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 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 65mm Mar Precipitation: 79mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm May Precipitation: 29mm Jun Precipitation: 24mm Jul Precipitation: 22mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Sep Precipitation: 31mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Nov Precipitation: 45mm Dec Precipitation: 53mm
Precipitation

Tara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 516mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 79mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 20mm. That's 59mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Tara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Tara, which began on March 20, 2026. Tara 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 186mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 128mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 70mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 27°
Feb 26°
Mar 25°
Apr 20°
May 16°
Jun 13°
Jul 12°
Aug 14°
Sep 18°
Oct 21°
Nov 24°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Tara is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. 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 Tara 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C
34 °C
19 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
33 °C
19 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
31 °C
17 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
22 °C
17 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
31 °C
20 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
33 °C
19 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
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