Climate Insights for Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga City Council, New South Wales, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Wagga Wagga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 580 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Wagga Wagga 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Wagga Wagga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 22.8 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Wagga Wagga 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Wagga Wagga vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Wagga Wagga vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wagga Wagga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 580 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 25 mm. That's 44 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Wagga Wagga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 in. That's 1.7 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Wagga Wagga is mildly breezy, 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 November, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Wagga Wagga 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 November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Wagga Wagga is during 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 46 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Wagga Wagga is during 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 1.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga 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.