Broken Hill 2024 Climate Summary
Broken Hill's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 5.9°C up to 34.2°C, with a notable 17.0°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
Nov brings the heaviest precipitation at 81mm, contrasting sharply with Apr's mere 4mm. The city receives 275mm annually over approximately 43 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Broken Hill is 2.9°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 275mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Broken Hill. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Broken Hill'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 Broken Hill's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Broken Hill reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 25.2°C, while the average minimum is 13.4°C. This 11.8°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Broken Hill showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 275mm, 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 | 34.0 | 20.7 | 39 | 7 | 28.4 | 24% |
| February | 34.2 | 20.3 | 24 | 2 | 27.3 | 16% |
| March | 30.7 | 19.1 | 25 | 4 | 21.5 | 25% |
| April | 22.0 | 10.7 | 4 | 1 | 18.0 | 31% |
| May | 18.4 | 8.5 | 17 | 3 | 12.3 | 44% |
| June | 14.9 | 6.4 | 12 | 3 | 10.4 | 48% |
| July | 14.2 | 5.9 | 27 | 3 | 10.8 | 51% |
| August | 21.0 | 9.2 | 7 | 3 | 15.3 | 31% |
| September | 22.0 | 9.8 | 13 | 2 | 20.7 | 22% |
| October | 27.5 | 13.9 | 15 | 4 | 25.0 | 17% |
| November | 30.2 | 17.2 | 81 | 7 | 27.1 | 22% |
| December | 32.8 | 18.7 | 11 | 4 | 30.3 | 18% |