Forbes 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Forbes's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperatures in Forbes range between 4.1°C in winter and 31.8°C in summer, a variation of 16.7°C across the year.
The wettest month is Nov (97mm), and the driest is Sep (23mm). This creates an annual total of 677mm distributed across about 75 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Forbes is 1.2°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 677mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Forbes. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Forbes'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 Forbes's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Forbes reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 23.5°C, while the average minimum is 11.6°C. This 11.9°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Forbes showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 677mm, 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 | 31.6 | 19.3 | 54 | 7 | 26.3 | 34% |
| February | 31.8 | 19.0 | 57 | 4 | 25.2 | 32% |
| March | 29.8 | 16.4 | 35 | 6 | 20.8 | 29% |
| April | 22.0 | 10.2 | 62 | 5 | 16.1 | 41% |
| May | 18.8 | 7.8 | 74 | 5 | 11.4 | 49% |
| June | 13.8 | 4.1 | 62 | 9 | 8.8 | 60% |
| July | 13.3 | 4.6 | 41 | 9 | 9.1 | 59% |
| August | 17.4 | 6.4 | 36 | 8 | 13.4 | 56% |
| September | 19.4 | 6.8 | 23 | 3 | 19.5 | 41% |
| October | 23.9 | 10.6 | 48 | 5 | 23.5 | 36% |
| November | 29.3 | 16.1 | 97 | 9 | 24.6 | 29% |
| December | 31.1 | 17.4 | 87 | 5 | 29.9 | 27% |