Lightning Ridge in June
June in Lightning Ridge is peak winter, and the weather reflects it. You're looking at average daily highs of 16.7 degrees.
Daytime highs average 16.7 degrees, dropping to 6.2 degrees overnight. That's a 10-degree swing between day and night. Manageable with a decent layer, and you'll warm up by midday.
June is 10.9 degrees cooler than Lightning Ridge's yearly average.
Rainfall in June averages 38mm over about 6 days. That means roughly a 20% chance of rain on any given day, decent odds for a dry day.
Sunshine-wise, June delivers around 11.7 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the high category. Sun protection is still a good idea, especially around midday.
At 4.7/10 on the Comfort Score, June is middle of the road.
For your suitcase: layers you can peel on and off, and serious sun protection.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in June.
June at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in June. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- A jumper or light cardigan for flexibility
- A warm jumper or fleece for cool mornings and evenings
- A light rain jacket just in case
Coming From Overseas?
How June in Lightning Ridge stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 5 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 11 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 9 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How June Compares
Lightning Ridge's monthly climate at a glance. June is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.5 | 24.6 | 53mm | 1.2 |
| Feb | 35.8 | 23.9 | 24mm | 2.4 |
| Mar | 32.6 | 21.7 | 32mm | 4.6 |
| Apr | 25.5 | 14.6 | 61mm | 9.0 |
| May | 21.9 | 11.3 | 79mm | 8.3 |
| Jun | 16.7 | 6.2 | 38mm | 4.7 |
| Jul | 16.8 | 6.8 | 18mm | 5.1 |
| Aug | 22.2 | 10.2 | 48mm | 9.1 |
| Sep | 25.2 | 11.5 | 22mm | 10.0 |
| Oct | 30.3 | 16.1 | 19mm | 6.7 |
| Nov | 33.7 | 21.1 | 82mm | 3.9 |
| Dec | 34.1 | 22.4 | 55mm | 3.9 |