Orange Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Orange's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 25.6 degrees. That gives Orange an annual average daytime high of 18.2 degrees, 4.1 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 25.6 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 2.1 degrees in June. That is a 23.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 8.4 degrees across the year, 4.1 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 770mm across 88 rain days, close to the New South Wales average. The wettest month is November at 140mm, and September is the driest at 22mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (November) gets over 6 times as much rain as the driest (September).
By our reckoning, March (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to March if you're picking the best time to visit Orange.
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 #151 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 | 25.5 | 14.1 | 208 | 9.6 |
| Autumn | 18.0 | 8.4 | 170 | 5.8 |
| Winter | 10.5 | 2.9 | 187 | 1.2 |
| Spring | 18.6 | 8.0 | 205 | 6.8 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
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Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Orange.
25.5°C, 110mm rain February
25.4°C, 50mm rain March
23.1°C, 32mm rain April
17.0°C, 98mm rain May
14.0°C, 39mm rain June
9.7°C, 70mm rain July
8.7°C, 58mm rain August
13.1°C, 59mm rain September
14.5°C, 22mm rain October
18.4°C, 42mm rain November
23.0°C, 140mm rain December
25.6°C, 48mm rain
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