Climate Insights for Barkly East

The climate in Barkly East is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 912mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 150mm of rainfall. Barkly East 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and November.

Temperatures in Barkly East vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 6°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Barkly East is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 912mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 150mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 17mm. That's 132mm less than January, 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 June and November, totalling around 17cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Barkly East is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.

It is currently autumn in Barkly East, which began on March 20, 2026. Barkly East 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 December at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Barkly East is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Barkly East 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.