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Bathurst

NSW, Australia · Monthly Weather Guide

The best time to visit Bathurst depends on what you value most. The data clearly shows that January, February and December is your sweet spot:

During these months, temperatures hover in the ideal range, the rain gauge shows minimal activity, and solar exposure reaches peak levels. Temperature averages hover around 20.6°C, which is ideal for outdoor activities.

June and july is when you'll face the toughest conditions. The months to skip are June and July, when cold temperatures keep you indoors.

Across the full year, Bathurst records 799mm of rainfall. The climate varies significantly from season to season, so choosing your visit dates based on the weather you prefer will make a real difference to your experience.

Use the month-by-month breakdown below to find the perfect window for your Bathurst visit.

Best Months to Visit

Best Time
January, February and December
Highest comfort scores
Best Month
January 7.9/10
Peak visiting conditions
Avoid
June and July
Lowest comfort scores
Annual Rainfall
799mm
Total across all months

Month-by-Month Comfort Scores

Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine.

Monthly Climate Data

Month Max °C Min °C Rain mm Rain Days Solar MJ Humidity % Comfort

Seasonal Breakdown

Summer (Dec-Feb)
14.3°C to 26.9°C
Rainfall: 189mm | Average: 20.6°C
Autumn (Mar-May)
7.9°C to 19.6°C
Rainfall: 236mm | Average: 13.7°C
Winter (Jun-Aug)
2.5°C to 12.2°C
Rainfall: 189mm | Average: 7.4°C
Spring (Sep-Nov)
7.6°C to 20.5°C
Rainfall: 184mm | Average: 14.0°C

What to Pack

Based on Bathurst's best visiting months, here's what we recommend bringing:

A light sweater or jacket will handle temperature swings. Layers are your friend.

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