Perisher 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Perisher'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 Perisher range between -4.2°C in winter and 20.0°C in summer, a variation of 15.4°C across the year.
The wettest month is Jan (181mm), and the driest is Mar (41mm). This creates an annual total of 1096mm distributed across about 129 rain days.
Perisher runs 10.2°C cooler than the New South Wales average. The 1096mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Perisher. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Perisher'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 Perisher's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Perisher reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 12.1°C, while the average minimum is 3.2°C. This 8.9°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Perisher showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1096mm, 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 | 18.9 | 9.5 | 181 | 18 | 24.1 | 51% |
| February | 20.0 | 9.3 | 53 | 11 | 25.5 | 43% |
| March | 18.0 | 7.7 | 41 | 5 | 20.5 | 41% |
| April | 11.7 | 3.1 | 84 | 7 | 14.3 | 51% |
| May | 8.6 | 0.9 | 72 | 9 | 10.4 | 55% |
| June | 3.3 | -2.4 | 99 | 13 | 6.9 | 69% |
| July | 2.6 | -4.2 | 126 | 12 | 8.6 | 63% |
| August | 5.9 | -1.6 | 59 | 12 | 11.9 | 60% |
| September | 7.6 | -0.5 | 108 | 13 | 16.0 | 52% |
| October | 12.4 | 2.6 | 70 | 11 | 22.1 | 46% |
| November | 17.0 | 6.8 | 147 | 11 | 24.2 | 43% |
| December | 19.1 | 7.7 | 56 | 7 | 29.8 | 34% |