Climate Insights for Silver City

The climate in Silver City is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 343mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 59mm of rainfall. Silver City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Silver City vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Silver City is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 343mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 59mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 6mm. That's 54mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 35cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.

Silver City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Silver City, which began on June 21, 2026. Silver City is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Silver City is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°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 Silver City 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.