Longreach Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Longreach's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 38.1 degrees. That gives Longreach an annual average daytime high of 32.0 degrees, 4.9 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 38.1 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 10.4 degrees in July. That is a 27.7 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 19.9 degrees across the year, 1.4 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 303mm across 44 rain days, 78 percent drier than the Queensland average. The wettest month is January at 100mm, and October is the driest at 1mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
Our Comfort Score puts June on top at 10.0/10 and January at the bottom with 1.0/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to June if you're picking the best time to visit Longreach.
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: 4.8/10 - Ranked #191 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 | 37.1 | 25.7 | 179 | 1.4 |
| Autumn | 31.1 | 20.2 | 54 | 6.0 |
| Winter | 24.9 | 11.8 | 37 | 8.9 |
| Spring | 34.8 | 21.9 | 32 | 3.2 |
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 Longreach.
37.4°C, 100mm rain February
35.7°C, 63mm rain March
34.8°C, 44mm rain April
30.6°C, 6mm rain May
27.8°C, 5mm rain June
23.9°C, 18mm rain July
22.0°C, 11mm rain August
28.8°C, 8mm rain September
31.3°C, 4mm rain October
36.3°C, 1mm rain November
36.9°C, 28mm rain December
38.1°C, 16mm rain
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