Goulburn Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Goulburn's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 27.1 degrees. That gives Goulburn an annual average daytime high of 18.9 degrees, 3.4 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 27.1 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 2.0 degrees in June. That is a 25.1 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 8.6 degrees across the year, 3.9 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 713mm across 94 rain days, 21 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is January at 123mm, and March is the driest at 19mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (January) gets over 6 times as much rain as the driest (March).
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, March 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.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to March 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: 6.0/10 - Ranked #135 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 | 25.7 | 14.2 | 230 | 9.2 |
| Autumn | 18.8 | 8.4 | 188 | 5.7 |
| Winter | 11.4 | 3.2 | 158 | 1.5 |
| Spring | 19.9 | 8.5 | 138 | 7.5 |
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 Goulburn.
24.6°C, 123mm rain February
25.3°C, 56mm rain March
24.5°C, 19mm rain April
17.7°C, 81mm rain May
14.1°C, 87mm rain June
10.3°C, 96mm rain July
9.9°C, 23mm rain August
14.0°C, 38mm rain September
15.7°C, 30mm rain October
19.3°C, 25mm rain November
24.6°C, 83mm rain December
27.1°C, 50mm rain
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