Broken Hill Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Broken Hill's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 34.2 degrees. That gives Broken Hill an annual average daytime high of 25.2 degrees, 2.9 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 34.2 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 5.9 degrees in July. That is a 28.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 13.4 degrees across the year, 0.9 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 275mm across 43 rain days, 69 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is November at 81mm, and April is the driest at 4mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between November and April is massive, so timing your visit matters.
By our reckoning, September (9.7/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while July (3.1/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to September if you're picking the best time to visit Broken Hill.
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: 6.2/10 - Ranked #117 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 | 33.7 | 19.9 | 74 | 4.4 |
| Autumn | 23.7 | 12.8 | 46 | 7.3 |
| Winter | 16.7 | 7.2 | 46 | 5.0 |
| Spring | 26.6 | 13.6 | 109 | 8.3 |
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 Broken Hill.
34.0°C, 39mm rain February
34.2°C, 24mm rain March
30.7°C, 25mm rain April
22.0°C, 4mm rain May
18.4°C, 17mm rain June
14.9°C, 12mm rain July
14.2°C, 27mm rain August
21.0°C, 7mm rain September
22.0°C, 13mm rain October
27.5°C, 15mm rain November
30.2°C, 81mm rain December
32.8°C, 11mm rain
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