Armidale Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Armidale's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 25.7 degrees. That gives Armidale an annual average daytime high of 19.0 degrees, 3.3 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 25.7 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 2.1 degrees in June. That is a 23.6 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 8.9 degrees across the year, 3.6 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 719mm across 111 rain days, 20 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is November at 102mm, and March is the driest at 38mm.
There's a moderate seasonal swing in rainfall. Some months are wetter, but you won't see a true monsoon-style wet-dry split.
Our Comfort Score puts November on top at 9.7/10 and June at the bottom with 1.0/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to November for the peak-comfort window.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 6.3/10 - Ranked #107 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, NSW avg 6.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 25.4 | 14.7 | 195 | 9.5 |
| Autumn | 18.4 | 8.9 | 174 | 6.1 |
| Winter | 12.2 | 3.4 | 156 | 2.0 |
| Spring | 20.1 | 8.7 | 194 | 7.7 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Armidale.
25.7°C, 64mm rain February
25.0°C, 73mm rain March
22.2°C, 38mm rain April
18.1°C, 96mm rain May
15.0°C, 41mm rain June
11.1°C, 66mm rain July
9.8°C, 39mm rain August
15.6°C, 52mm rain September
17.3°C, 47mm rain October
19.5°C, 45mm rain November
23.4°C, 102mm rain December
25.6°C, 58mm rain
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