Climate Insights for Walgett

The climate in Walgett is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 405mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 50mm of rainfall. Walgett 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 6°C.

Temperatures in Walgett vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°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 March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Walgett is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 405mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 50mm of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19mm. That's 31mm 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.

Walgett is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Walgett, which began on March 20, 2026. Walgett 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Walgett is during April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Walgett 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.