Jindabyne Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Jindabyne's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 24.5 degrees. That gives Jindabyne an annual average daytime high of 17.1 degrees, 5.2 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 24.5 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of -0.7 degrees in July. That is a 25.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 5.7 degrees across the year, 6.8 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 715mm across 108 rain days, 21 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is January at 147mm, and March is the driest at 22mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between January and March is massive, so timing your visit matters.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, February comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. May sits at the other end at 1.0.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to February if you're picking the best time to visit Jindabyne.
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: 5.3/10 - Ranked #178 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 | 24.2 | 11.2 | 198 | 9.8 |
| Autumn | 17.0 | 5.6 | 141 | 5.0 |
| Winter | 9.5 | 0.4 | 169 | 1.0 |
| Spring | 17.6 | 5.5 | 208 | 5.5 |
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 Jindabyne.
23.6°C, 147mm rain February
24.4°C, 29mm rain March
22.6°C, 22mm rain April
16.0°C, 49mm rain May
12.4°C, 70mm rain June
7.9°C, 74mm rain July
8.2°C, 68mm rain August
12.4°C, 26mm rain September
13.3°C, 65mm rain October
17.2°C, 40mm rain November
22.4°C, 102mm rain December
24.5°C, 22mm rain
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