Orange 2024 Climate Summary
Orange's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 2.1°C lows in the coldest months to 25.6°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 15.0°C.
The wettest month is Nov (140mm), and the driest is Sep (22mm). This creates an annual total of 770mm distributed across about 88 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Orange is 4.1°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 770mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Orange. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Orange's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Orange's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Orange reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 18.2°C, while the average minimum is 8.4°C. This 9.8°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Orange showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 770mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5 | 14.4 | 110 | 10 | 25.8 | 49% |
| February | 25.4 | 14.5 | 50 | 8 | 24.3 | 50% |
| March | 23.1 | 12.0 | 32 | 5 | 20.8 | 45% |
| April | 17.0 | 7.4 | 98 | 7 | 15.4 | 54% |
| May | 14.0 | 5.7 | 39 | 5 | 11.4 | 60% |
| June | 9.7 | 2.1 | 70 | 7 | 8.3 | 67% |
| July | 8.7 | 2.3 | 58 | 8 | 8.9 | 68% |
| August | 13.1 | 4.4 | 59 | 10 | 12.9 | 60% |
| September | 14.5 | 4.8 | 22 | 5 | 19.4 | 49% |
| October | 18.4 | 7.3 | 42 | 6 | 23.0 | 48% |
| November | 23.0 | 11.9 | 140 | 9 | 24.2 | 45% |
| December | 25.6 | 13.5 | 48 | 8 | 29.2 | 36% |