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.
Temperature extremes span from 2.1°C up to 25.7°C, with a notable 13.3°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
The wettest month is Nov (102mm), and the driest is Mar (38mm). This creates an annual total of 719mm distributed across about 111 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Armidale is 3.3°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 719mm is typical of the region's climate 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% |