Birdsville Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Birdsville's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 41.6 degrees. That gives Birdsville an annual average daytime high of 31.2 degrees, 4.1 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 41.6 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 7.8 degrees in July. That is a 33.8 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 18.9 degrees across the year, 0.4 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 353mm across 34 rain days, 74 percent drier than the Queensland average. The wettest month is November at 76mm, and April is the driest at 0mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between November and April is massive, so timing your visit matters.
By our reckoning, May (9.8/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to May if you're picking the best time to visit Birdsville.
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: 4.9/10 - Ranked #187 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, QLD avg 6.7)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 39.5 | 27.4 | 102 | 1.0 |
| Autumn | 29.3 | 18.0 | 112 | 6.9 |
| Winter | 22.4 | 9.7 | 43 | 7.6 |
| Spring | 33.8 | 20.3 | 96 | 3.9 |
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 Birdsville.
41.6°C, 31mm rain February
37.2°C, 62mm rain March
35.1°C, 69mm rain April
28.1°C, 0mm rain May
24.7°C, 42mm rain June
20.1°C, 19mm rain July
19.1°C, 20mm rain August
27.9°C, 4mm rain September
29.3°C, 12mm rain October
35.3°C, 9mm rain November
36.8°C, 76mm rain December
39.7°C, 10mm rain
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