Parkes Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Parkes's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 30.8 degrees. That gives Parkes an annual average daytime high of 22.8 degrees, 0.5 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 30.8 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 4.4 degrees in June. That is a 26.4 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 11.9 degrees across the year, 0.6 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 690mm across 79 rain days, 23 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is November at 103mm, and September is the driest at 26mm.
There's a moderate seasonal swing in rainfall. Some months are wetter, but you won't see a true monsoon-style wet-dry split.
By our reckoning, October (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while July (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to October if you're picking the best time to visit Parkes.
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: 5.9/10 - Ranked #144 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 | 30.7 | 18.7 | 169 | 6.1 |
| Autumn | 22.8 | 12.0 | 182 | 7.1 |
| Winter | 14.2 | 5.5 | 159 | 2.3 |
| Spring | 23.5 | 11.5 | 180 | 8.1 |
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 Parkes.
30.7°C, 73mm rain February
30.8°C, 46mm rain March
28.8°C, 31mm rain April
21.4°C, 63mm rain May
18.3°C, 88mm rain June
13.2°C, 59mm rain July
12.6°C, 61mm rain August
16.8°C, 38mm rain September
18.6°C, 26mm rain October
23.3°C, 51mm rain November
28.5°C, 103mm rain December
30.7°C, 50mm rain
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