Lightning Ridge Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Lightning Ridge's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 36.5 degrees. That gives Lightning Ridge an annual average daytime high of 27.6 degrees, 5.3 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 36.5 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 6.2 degrees in June. That is a 30.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 15.9 degrees across the year, 3.4 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 530mm across 62 rain days, 41 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is November at 82mm, and July is the driest at 18mm.
There's a moderate seasonal swing in rainfall. Some months are wetter, but you won't see a true monsoon-style wet-dry split.
Our Comfort Score puts September on top at 10.0/10 and January at the bottom with 1.2/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to September 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: 5.7/10 - Ranked #158 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 | 35.5 | 23.6 | 132 | 2.5 |
| Autumn | 26.7 | 15.9 | 172 | 7.3 |
| Winter | 18.6 | 7.7 | 104 | 6.3 |
| Spring | 29.7 | 16.2 | 122 | 6.9 |
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 Lightning Ridge.
36.5°C, 53mm rain February
35.8°C, 24mm rain March
32.6°C, 32mm rain April
25.5°C, 61mm rain May
21.9°C, 79mm rain June
16.7°C, 38mm rain July
16.8°C, 18mm rain August
22.2°C, 48mm rain September
25.2°C, 22mm rain October
30.3°C, 19mm rain November
33.7°C, 82mm rain December
34.1°C, 55mm rain
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