Perisher Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Perisher's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 20.0 degrees. That gives Perisher an annual average daytime high of 12.1 degrees, 10.2 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 20.0 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of -4.2 degrees in July. That is a 24.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 3.2 degrees across the year, 9.3 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,096mm across 129 rain days, 22 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is January at 181mm, and March is the driest at 41mm.
Rain is spread unevenly but not dramatically so. Expect some drier patches and some wetter ones through the year.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, February comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 7.8 out of 10. April sits at the other end at 1.0.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to February if you're picking the best time to visit Perisher.
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: 3.3/10 - Ranked #204 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 | 19.3 | 8.8 | 290 | 7.0 |
| Autumn | 12.8 | 3.9 | 197 | 2.8 |
| Winter | 3.9 | -2.7 | 284 | 1.0 |
| Spring | 12.3 | 3.0 | 325 | 2.6 |
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 Perisher.
18.9°C, 181mm rain February
20.0°C, 53mm rain March
18.0°C, 41mm rain April
11.7°C, 84mm rain May
8.6°C, 72mm rain June
3.3°C, 99mm rain July
2.6°C, 126mm rain August
5.9°C, 59mm rain September
7.6°C, 108mm rain October
12.4°C, 70mm rain November
17.0°C, 147mm rain December
19.1°C, 56mm rain
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