Cowra Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Cowra's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 30.0 degrees. That gives Cowra an annual average daytime high of 22.4 degrees, right on the New South Wales average.
Daytime highs peak at 30.0 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 3.4 degrees in June. That is a 26.6 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 10.3 degrees across the year, 2.2 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 760mm across 80 rain days, 16 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is November at 132mm, and September is the driest at 21mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (November) gets over 6 times as much rain as the driest (September).
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, October comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. June sits at the other end at 1.0.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, October 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: 5.9/10 - Ranked #146 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 | 30.0 | 16.9 | 186 | 6.6 |
| Autumn | 22.6 | 10.0 | 196 | 6.9 |
| Winter | 14.0 | 4.3 | 184 | 2.2 |
| Spring | 23.0 | 9.9 | 194 | 8.1 |
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 Cowra.
29.9°C, 68mm rain February
30.0°C, 52mm rain March
28.7°C, 30mm rain April
21.0°C, 101mm rain May
18.1°C, 65mm rain June
12.9°C, 95mm rain July
12.6°C, 44mm rain August
16.6°C, 44mm rain September
18.3°C, 21mm rain October
22.9°C, 41mm rain November
27.9°C, 132mm rain December
30.0°C, 65mm rain
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