Armidale 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Armidale's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 2.1°C lows in the coldest months to 25.7°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 13.3°C.
Nov brings the heaviest precipitation at 102mm, contrasting sharply with Mar's mere 38mm. The city receives 719mm annually over approximately 111 rain days.
Armidale runs 3.3°C cooler than the New South Wales average. The 719mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Armidale. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Armidale's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Armidale's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Armidale reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 19.0°C, while the average minimum is 8.9°C. This 10.1°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Armidale showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 719mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7 | 15.2 | 64 | 14 | 25.3 | 51% |
| February | 25.0 | 15.1 | 73 | 15 | 22.9 | 54% |
| March | 22.2 | 12.0 | 38 | 5 | 20.2 | 53% |
| April | 18.1 | 8.8 | 96 | 11 | 15.8 | 55% |
| May | 15.0 | 5.8 | 41 | 6 | 11.9 | 57% |
| June | 11.1 | 2.1 | 66 | 8 | 9.8 | 61% |
| July | 9.8 | 2.6 | 39 | 12 | 10.0 | 62% |
| August | 15.6 | 5.5 | 52 | 6 | 14.4 | 50% |
| September | 17.3 | 5.7 | 47 | 5 | 19.8 | 41% |
| October | 19.5 | 7.8 | 45 | 9 | 23.4 | 44% |
| November | 23.4 | 12.6 | 102 | 14 | 24.5 | 48% |
| December | 25.6 | 13.9 | 58 | 6 | 28.6 | 42% |