Bathurst Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Bathurst's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 27.0 degrees. That gives Bathurst an annual average daytime high of 19.8 degrees, 2.5 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 27.0 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 1.7 degrees in June. That is a 25.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 8.1 degrees across the year, 4.4 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 799mm across 91 rain days, close to the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 139mm, and September is the driest at 26mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. April receives 139mm while September gets just 26mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, March comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. June sits at the other end at 1.0.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to March if you're picking the best time to visit Bathurst.
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: 6.1/10 - Ranked #124 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 | 26.9 | 14.3 | 189 | 8.6 |
| Autumn | 19.6 | 7.9 | 236 | 6.5 |
| Winter | 12.2 | 2.5 | 189 | 1.5 |
| Spring | 20.5 | 7.6 | 184 | 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 Bathurst.
26.8°C, 95mm rain February
26.8°C, 60mm rain March
24.7°C, 34mm rain April
18.7°C, 139mm rain May
15.4°C, 63mm rain June
11.3°C, 81mm rain July
10.6°C, 42mm rain August
14.7°C, 67mm rain September
16.5°C, 26mm rain October
20.2°C, 62mm rain November
24.8°C, 97mm rain December
27.0°C, 34mm rain
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