Griffith climate
Griffith (New South Wales, Australia) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 405 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Griffith climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3696 | 1967 | 2882 | 281.1 | 0 |
| Feb | 3392 | 1865 | 2678 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Mar | 2985 | 1559 | 2272 | 391.5 | 0 |
| Apr | 2476 | 1152 | 1864 | 251.0 | 0 |
| May | 1965 | 744 | 1355 | 251.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 1559 | 440 | 1049 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 1457 | 338 | 948 | 321.3 | 1 |
| Aug | 1661 | 439 | 1050 | 311.2 | 1 |
| Sep | 2069 | 644 | 1356 | 291.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2578 | 1050 | 1864 | 331.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 3086 | 1457 | 2271 | 411.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 3290 | 1762 | 2576 | 371.5 | 0 |
| Year | 3696 | 338 | 1864 | 40516 | 3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36% | 40% | 7.8 | 14:12 |
| Feb | 43% | 41% | 6.9 | 13:23 |
| Mar | 48% | 36% | 5.8 | 12:23 |
| Apr | 57% | 37% | 4.3 | 11:16 |
| May | 69% | 37% | 3.2 | 10:21 |
| Jun | 78% | 46% | 2.5 | 9:53 |
| Jul | 78% | 46% | 2.7 | 10:04 |
| Aug | 71% | 42% | 3.6 | 10:51 |
| Sep | 62% | 39% | 5.1 | 11:56 |
| Oct | 52% | 41% | 6.4 | 13:01 |
| Nov | 46% | 44% | 7.3 | 13:58 |
| Dec | 40% | 41% | 7.9 | 14:26 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Griffith is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 14 °C57 °F and lows 3 °C38 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.9 °C33.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 405 mm16 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is February (45 mm1.8 in), the driest is May (25 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 36% in January to 78% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in May to 12 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in June to 14.4 hours in December.
Best time to visit Griffith
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and September–November: average highs of 19 °C65 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 25 mm1.0 in to 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C96 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Griffith
- Summer (December–February) — highs 3290 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 1762 to 19 °C67 °F, about 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1965 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 744 to 15 °C59 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1457 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 338 to 4 °C40 °F, about 34 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2069 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 644 to 14 °C57 °F, about 34 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Griffith compares
Compared with Canberra, about 302 km to the east, Griffith is on average 3.6 °C6.4 °F warmer and receives 43% less precipitation (405 mm16 in vs 706 mm28 in). The difference is largest in January (5.3 °C9.6 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Australia covered by World Climates, Griffith is the 27th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 35th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Australia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Barcelona (Spain, Cfa), San Rafael (Argentina, BSk) and Foggia (Italy, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Wagga Wagga 151 km · 17 °C62 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Canberra 302 km · 14 °C57 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Orange 303 km · 13 °C56 °F · 649 mm26 in
- Bendigo 318 km · 14 °C58 °F · 522 mm21 in
- Melbourne 404 km · 15 °C59 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Ballarat 415 km · 12 °C54 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Nowra 422 km · 18 °C64 °F · 992 mm39 in
- Richmond (New South Wales) 440 km · 18 °C65 °F · 973 mm38 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Griffith?
January is the warmest month in Griffith, with an average high of 36 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Griffith?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 14 °C (57 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (38 °F).
When does it rain the most in Griffith?
February is the wettest month with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Griffith?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and September–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.