Katoomba 2024 Climate Summary
Katoomba's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Katoomba range between 0.8°C in winter and 25.0°C in summer, a variation of 13.2°C across the year.
The wettest month is Apr (218mm), and the driest is Jul (37mm). This creates an annual total of 1087mm distributed across about 141 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Katoomba is 5.0°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 1087mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Katoomba. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Katoomba'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 Katoomba's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Katoomba reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 17.3°C, while the average minimum is 7.1°C. This 10.2°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Katoomba showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1087mm, 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 | 23.2 | 12.9 | 157 | 18 | 19.8 | 54% |
| February | 23.0 | 12.5 | 97 | 17 | 19.1 | 53% |
| March | 21.3 | 10.5 | 53 | 14 | 18.3 | 48% |
| April | 16.6 | 6.2 | 218 | 9 | 14.4 | 50% |
| May | 12.9 | 4.3 | 103 | 12 | 9.9 | 60% |
| June | 9.6 | 0.8 | 123 | 9 | 8.4 | 62% |
| July | 8.9 | 1.8 | 37 | 12 | 9.7 | 61% |
| August | 13.2 | 3.6 | 44 | 6 | 12.7 | 52% |
| September | 15.0 | 4.2 | 44 | 6 | 18.5 | 39% |
| October | 17.3 | 5.9 | 53 | 12 | 20.5 | 45% |
| November | 21.5 | 10.7 | 116 | 15 | 20.9 | 47% |
| December | 25.0 | 12.0 | 41 | 11 | 27.2 | 36% |