Hay Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Hay's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 33.0 degrees. That gives Hay an annual average daytime high of 23.9 degrees, 1.6 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 33.0 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 5.0 degrees in June. That is a 28.0 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 12.2 degrees across the year, 0.3 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 439mm across 55 rain days, 51 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is May at 101mm, and February is the driest at 7mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between May and February is massive, so timing your visit matters.
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 2.4.
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: 6.1/10 - Ranked #128 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 | 31.9 | 18.6 | 120 | 5.5 |
| Autumn | 23.4 | 12.0 | 180 | 6.7 |
| Winter | 15.4 | 6.1 | 54 | 3.7 |
| Spring | 24.9 | 12.1 | 84 | 8.4 |
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 Hay.
30.6°C, 97mm rain February
33.0°C, 7mm rain March
30.6°C, 44mm rain April
21.5°C, 34mm rain May
18.0°C, 101mm rain June
13.8°C, 16mm rain July
14.1°C, 22mm rain August
18.2°C, 17mm rain September
20.2°C, 21mm rain October
24.9°C, 33mm rain November
29.5°C, 30mm rain December
32.0°C, 17mm rain
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