Orange climate
Orange (New South Wales, Australia) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C56 °F, and about 649 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Orange climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2984 | 1558 | 2271 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Feb | 2780 | 1457 | 2068 | 833.3 | 0 |
| Mar | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Apr | 1967 | 846 | 1456 | 371.4 | 0 |
| May | 1457 | 439 | 948 | 301.2 | 1 |
| Jun | 1151 | 236 | 644 | 532.1 | 4 |
| Jul | 1050 | 134 | 542 | 401.6 | 7 |
| Aug | 1153 | 134 | 643 | 411.6 | 6 |
| Sep | 1660 | 439 | 1050 | 421.6 | 1 |
| Oct | 2068 | 745 | 1356 | 502.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1050 | 1763 | 712.8 | 0 |
| Dec | 2679 | 1254 | 1967 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Year | 2984 | 134 | 1356 | 64926 | 19 |
“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 | 55% | 49% | 7.3 | 14:07 |
| Feb | 62% | 52% | 6.3 | 13:20 |
| Mar | 66% | 50% | 5.3 | 12:23 |
| Apr | 69% | 45% | 4.2 | 11:18 |
| May | 75% | 44% | 3.2 | 10:25 |
| Jun | 83% | 53% | 2.4 | 9:58 |
| Jul | 82% | 50% | 2.7 | 10:09 |
| Aug | 75% | 47% | 3.6 | 10:54 |
| Sep | 67% | 44% | 5.0 | 11:56 |
| Oct | 61% | 48% | 6.2 | 12:59 |
| Nov | 58% | 53% | 6.8 | 13:54 |
| Dec | 56% | 51% | 7.4 | 14:21 |
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 Orange is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 15 °C58 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.4 °C29.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 649 mm26 in. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is February (83 mm3.3 in), the driest is May (30 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in January to 83% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in April to 2 km/h (2 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in June to 14.3 hours in December.
Best time to visit Orange
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 37 mm1.4 in to 83 mm3.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C50 °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 Orange
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2679 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1254 to 15 °C58 °F, about 73 mm2.9 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.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1457 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 439 to 11 °C52 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1050 to 11 °C53 °F, lows 134 to 2 °C36 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1660 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 439 to 10 °C50 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Orange compares
Compared with Sydney, about 206 km to the east, Orange is on average 5.2 °C9.4 °F cooler and receives 27% less precipitation (649 mm26 in vs 888 mm35 in). The difference is largest in July (8.4 °C15.2 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Australia covered by World Climates, Orange is the 37th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 28th 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): Tandil (Argentina, Cfb), Bordeaux (France, Cfb) and Grenoble (France, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Richmond (New South Wales) 157 km · 18 °C65 °F · 973 mm38 in
- Liverpool 183 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,013 mm40 in
- Sydney 206 km · 18 °C65 °F · 888 mm35 in
- Wollongong 209 km · 18 °C64 °F · 925 mm36 in
- Central Coast 212 km · 19 °C65 °F · 913 mm36 in
- Canberra 222 km · 14 °C57 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Nowra 225 km · 18 °C64 °F · 992 mm39 in
- Maitland 237 km · 19 °C66 °F · 802 mm32 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Orange?
January is the warmest month in Orange, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Orange?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (50 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Orange?
February is the wettest month with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Orange?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
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.