Forbes Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Forbes's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 31.8 degrees. That gives Forbes an annual average daytime high of 23.5 degrees, 1.2 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 31.8 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 4.1 degrees in June. That is a 27.7 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 11.6 degrees across the year, 0.9 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 677mm across 75 rain days, 25 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is November at 97mm, and September is the driest at 23mm.
Rain is spread unevenly but not dramatically so. Expect some drier patches and some wetter ones through the year.
By our reckoning, October (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (1.5/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to October for the peak-comfort window.
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 #145 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 | 31.5 | 18.6 | 198 | 5.6 |
| Autumn | 23.5 | 11.5 | 172 | 7.1 |
| Winter | 14.8 | 5.0 | 139 | 2.7 |
| Spring | 24.2 | 11.2 | 168 | 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 Forbes.
31.6°C, 54mm rain February
31.8°C, 57mm rain March
29.8°C, 35mm rain April
22.0°C, 62mm rain May
18.8°C, 74mm rain June
13.8°C, 62mm rain July
13.3°C, 41mm rain August
17.4°C, 36mm rain September
19.4°C, 23mm rain October
23.9°C, 48mm rain November
29.3°C, 97mm rain December
31.1°C, 87mm rain
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