Lithgow Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Lithgow's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 25.6 degrees. That gives Lithgow an annual average daytime high of 18.0 degrees, 4.3 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 25.6 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 2.2 degrees in June. That is a 23.4 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 8.3 degrees across the year, 4.2 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 872mm across 124 rain days, close to the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 170mm, and July is the driest at 30mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. April receives 170mm while July gets just 30mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
By our reckoning, February (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, February 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: 5.8/10 - Ranked #152 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 | 24.7 | 13.7 | 265 | 9.6 |
| Autumn | 17.7 | 8.3 | 294 | 5.0 |
| Winter | 11.0 | 3.1 | 152 | 1.5 |
| Spring | 18.9 | 8.0 | 162 | 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 Lithgow.
24.3°C, 135mm rain February
24.1°C, 74mm rain March
22.3°C, 46mm rain April
17.2°C, 170mm rain May
13.5°C, 78mm rain June
10.0°C, 89mm rain July
9.2°C, 30mm rain August
13.7°C, 33mm rain September
15.4°C, 39mm rain October
18.1°C, 34mm rain November
23.1°C, 89mm rain December
25.6°C, 55mm rain
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