What’s the climate like in Broken Hill?
The current climate in Broken Hill features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Broken Hill in recent years was 45°C in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in August 2020.
On average, Broken Hill receives 232 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Broken Hill?
The best time to visit Broken Hill for sunny weather is January through May and August through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Broken Hill. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Broken Hill
The climate table of Broken Hill shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 35 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 6,5 | 17 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 6,7 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 26 |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in June
- Precipitation: 232 mm per year, averaging 19 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,5 mm in February, 6,7 mm in July and 13 mm in May
- Wettest months: 31 mm in November, 27 mm in January and 26 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Broken Hill
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Broken Hill, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Broken Hill
This graph shows how much rainfall Broken Hill, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Broken Hill
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Broken Hill, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Broken Hill
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Broken Hill, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Broken Hill
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Broken Hill, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Broken Hill by Month
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