Maitland Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Maitland's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 30.7 degrees. That gives Maitland an annual average daytime high of 24.3 degrees, 2.0 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 30.7 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 8.2 degrees in June. That is a 22.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 14.2 degrees across the year, 1.7 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 933mm across 117 rain days, close to the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 157mm, and March is the driest at 34mm.
Rainfall varies moderately through the year, with some months noticeably wetter than others, but there's no single dominant wet season.
By our reckoning, October (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (3.4/10) 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, October 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: 6.9/10 - Ranked #61 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 | 30.3 | 19.6 | 201 | 6.0 |
| Autumn | 23.8 | 14.2 | 301 | 7.4 |
| Winter | 17.9 | 9.0 | 238 | 4.9 |
| Spring | 25.0 | 13.8 | 193 | 9.1 |
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 Maitland.
30.6°C, 70mm rain February
29.7°C, 94mm rain March
27.9°C, 34mm rain April
23.8°C, 157mm rain May
19.8°C, 110mm rain June
16.8°C, 143mm rain July
16.6°C, 39mm rain August
20.4°C, 56mm rain September
23.1°C, 48mm rain October
24.0°C, 56mm rain November
27.9°C, 89mm rain December
30.7°C, 37mm rain
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