Penrith 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Penrith's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperatures in Penrith range between 6.4°C in winter and 31.5°C in summer, a variation of 12.3°C across the year.
The wettest month is Apr (156mm), and the driest is Aug (24mm). This creates an annual total of 927mm distributed across about 110 rain days.
Penrith runs 1.1°C warmer than the New South Wales average. The 927mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Penrith. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Penrith'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 Penrith's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Penrith reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 23.4°C, while the average minimum is 12.5°C. This 10.9°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Penrith showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 927mm, 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 | 28.3 | 18.4 | 106 | 14 | 18.9 | 53% |
| February | 28.3 | 18.3 | 90 | 11 | 18.3 | 53% |
| March | 27.0 | 16.0 | 54 | 9 | 17.8 | 49% |
| April | 22.6 | 12.0 | 156 | 9 | 14.1 | 51% |
| May | 18.8 | 9.7 | 122 | 11 | 10.0 | 61% |
| June | 15.7 | 6.4 | 96 | 9 | 8.4 | 58% |
| July | 15.9 | 7.1 | 33 | 8 | 10.2 | 52% |
| August | 19.5 | 8.1 | 24 | 4 | 12.7 | 51% |
| September | 22.4 | 8.7 | 38 | 3 | 17.8 | 35% |
| October | 23.5 | 11.3 | 39 | 9 | 19.7 | 42% |
| November | 27.6 | 16.2 | 104 | 14 | 20.2 | 45% |
| December | 31.5 | 17.6 | 64 | 9 | 25.7 | 33% |