Tamworth Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Tamworth's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 32.5 degrees. That gives Tamworth an annual average daytime high of 24.1 degrees, 1.8 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 32.5 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 4.0 degrees in June. That is a 28.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 11.7 degrees across the year, 0.8 degrees colder than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 698mm across 87 rain days, 23 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is November at 84mm, and March is the driest at 26mm.
Rainfall varies moderately through the year, with some months noticeably wetter than others, but there's no single dominant wet season.
By our reckoning, October (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (2.1/10) 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 Tamworth.
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: 6.2/10 - Ranked #116 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 | 32.0 | 18.9 | 141 | 5.1 |
| Autumn | 23.9 | 11.7 | 150 | 7.9 |
| Winter | 15.8 | 5.1 | 209 | 3.5 |
| Spring | 24.5 | 11.1 | 199 | 8.4 |
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 Tamworth.
32.5°C, 41mm rain February
31.7°C, 64mm rain March
29.0°C, 26mm rain April
23.1°C, 83mm rain May
19.7°C, 41mm rain June
14.4°C, 78mm rain July
14.0°C, 75mm rain August
19.0°C, 56mm rain September
20.7°C, 54mm rain October
23.6°C, 62mm rain November
29.1°C, 84mm rain December
31.8°C, 36mm rain
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