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.
Temperatures in Broken Hill range between 5.9°C in winter and 34.2°C in summer, a variation of 17.0°C across the year.
The wettest month is Nov (81mm), and the driest is Apr (4mm). This creates an annual total of 275mm distributed across about 43 rain days.
Broken Hill runs 2.9°C warmer than the New South Wales average. The 275mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional 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% |