Maitland climate
Maitland (New South Wales, Australia) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 802 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Maitland climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3492 | 1966 | 2679 | 773.0 |
| Feb | 3188 | 1865 | 2577 | 1094.3 |
| Mar | 2883 | 1662 | 2272 | 983.8 |
| Apr | 2476 | 1356 | 1966 | 602.4 |
| May | 2069 | 949 | 1559 | 451.8 |
| Jun | 1763 | 745 | 1254 | 732.9 |
| Jul | 1762 | 642 | 1152 | 371.5 |
| Aug | 1965 | 644 | 1254 | 371.4 |
| Sep | 2373 | 1049 | 1661 | 411.6 |
| Oct | 2780 | 1355 | 2067 | 592.3 |
| Nov | 2985 | 1560 | 2272 | 823.2 |
| Dec | 3188 | 1763 | 2476 | 833.3 |
| Year | 3492 | 642 | 1966 | 80232 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 58% | 6.6 | 14:05 |
| Feb | 68% | 59% | 5.7 | 13:18 |
| Mar | 73% | 57% | 4.9 | 12:22 |
| Apr | 74% | 51% | 3.9 | 11:19 |
| May | 74% | 45% | 3.1 | 10:28 |
| Jun | 82% | 51% | 2.5 | 10:00 |
| Jul | 78% | 43% | 2.9 | 10:11 |
| Aug | 70% | 40% | 3.8 | 10:56 |
| Sep | 65% | 42% | 5.0 | 11:57 |
| Oct | 61% | 53% | 5.8 | 12:58 |
| Nov | 62% | 59% | 6.3 | 13:52 |
| Dec | 62% | 60% | 6.6 | 14:18 |
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 Maitland is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 34 °C92 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 17 °C62 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.2 °C27.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 802 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is February (109 mm4.3 in), the driest is August (37 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 61% in January to 82% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 40%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in April to 5 km/h (3 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in June to 14.3 hours in December.
Best time to visit Maitland
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and August–October: average highs of 19 °C65 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 37 mm1.4 in to 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C92 °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 Maitland
- Summer (December–February) — highs 3188 to 34 °C92 °F, lows 1763 to 19 °C66 °F, about 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2069 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 949 to 16 °C62 °F, about 68 mm2.7 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 1762 to 19 °C65 °F, lows 642 to 7 °C45 °F, about 49 mm1.9 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 2373 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1049 to 15 °C60 °F, about 61 mm2.4 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 Maitland compares
Compared with Newcastle, about 30 km to the southeast, Maitland has practically the same average temperature and receives 19% less precipitation (802 mm32 in vs 994 mm39 in). The difference is largest in June (3.1 °C5.5 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Australia covered by World Climates, Maitland is the 18th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th 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: Santa Fe (Argentina, Cfa), Rosario (Argentina, Cfa) and Buenos Aires (Argentina, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Newcastle 30 km · 19 °C66 °F · 994 mm39 in
- Central Coast 79 km · 19 °C65 °F · 913 mm36 in
- Richmond (New South Wales) 122 km · 18 °C65 °F · 973 mm38 in
- Sydney 130 km · 18 °C65 °F · 888 mm35 in
- Liverpool 144 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,013 mm40 in
- Port Macquarie 193 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,244 mm49 in
- Wollongong 198 km · 18 °C64 °F · 925 mm36 in
- Orange 237 km · 13 °C56 °F · 649 mm26 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Maitland?
January is the warmest month in Maitland, with an average high of 34 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Maitland?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (62 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Maitland?
February is the wettest month with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 37 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Maitland?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and August–October.
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 249 m, while Maitland lies at about 16 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.5 °C2.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.