Emerald Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Emerald's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 34.6 degrees. That gives Emerald an annual average daytime high of 29.1 degrees, 2.0 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 34.6 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 10.2 degrees in July. That is a 24.4 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 17.7 degrees across the year, 0.8 degrees colder than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 607mm across 69 rain days, 55 percent drier than the Queensland average. The wettest month is January at 176mm, and September is the driest at 1mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, August comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 9.6 out of 10. January sits at the other end at 2.9.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to August if you're picking the best time to visit Emerald.
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: 6.4/10 - Ranked #102 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 | 33.4 | 22.9 | 337 | 3.6 |
| Autumn | 28.8 | 18.1 | 83 | 7.2 |
| Winter | 22.8 | 11.1 | 80 | 8.9 |
| Spring | 31.4 | 18.6 | 106 | 6.0 |
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 Emerald.
33.7°C, 176mm rain February
31.9°C, 75mm rain March
31.8°C, 48mm rain April
28.6°C, 28mm rain May
26.1°C, 8mm rain June
22.1°C, 32mm rain July
20.9°C, 25mm rain August
25.3°C, 22mm rain September
28.3°C, 1mm rain October
31.9°C, 9mm rain November
33.9°C, 97mm rain December
34.6°C, 87mm rain
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