Bourke Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Bourke's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 36.4 degrees. That gives Bourke an annual average daytime high of 28.0 degrees, 5.7 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 36.4 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 6.3 degrees in June. That is a 30.1 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 16.1 degrees across the year, 3.6 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 456mm across 48 rain days, 49 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is January at 99mm, and September is the driest at 5mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between January and September is massive, so timing your visit matters.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, September comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. January sits at the other end at 1.3.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, September is your best bet.
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: 5.6/10 - Ranked #165 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 | 36.2 | 23.7 | 168 | 1.8 |
| Autumn | 26.7 | 15.9 | 122 | 7.1 |
| Winter | 18.9 | 7.9 | 76 | 6.7 |
| Spring | 30.2 | 16.7 | 90 | 6.6 |
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 Bourke.
36.3°C, 99mm rain February
36.4°C, 32mm rain March
32.8°C, 26mm rain April
26.2°C, 26mm rain May
21.2°C, 70mm rain June
17.4°C, 6mm rain July
16.5°C, 47mm rain August
22.9°C, 24mm rain September
25.7°C, 5mm rain October
30.8°C, 30mm rain November
34.2°C, 54mm rain December
35.8°C, 37mm rain
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