Climate Insights for Taree
Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Taree is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,051 mm of precipitation falls per year. Taree receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taree 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 9°C.The climate in Taree is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 41.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Taree receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taree 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 49°F.
Temperature
Taree sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Taree sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 82°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Taree is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,051 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 52 mm. That's 129 mm 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.Taree is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 in. That's 5.1 in 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
Taree is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.Taree is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Taree is during April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°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 best time to visit Taree is during April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 49°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taree 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 Taree 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.