Cowra has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Temperatures peak in January and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during autumn months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year creating cold and dry conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌞 | 32.0°C | 24.3°C | 16.6°C | 43.7°C | 6.0°C | 47% | 52 | 2.6 | 7.63 |
| February | 🌞 | 30.9°C | 23.5°C | 16.1°C | 42.9°C | 6.1°C | 51% | 52 | 2.5 | 6.81 |
| March | ☀️ | 27.4°C | 20.5°C | 13.5°C | 37.9°C | 2.8°C | 56% | 52 | 2.3 | 5.66 |
| April | ☀️ | 22.3°C | 16.0°C | 9.7°C | 34.4°C | 0.5°C | 64% | 39 | 2.0 | 4.38 |
| May | 🌤️ | 17.3°C | 11.7°C | 6.2°C | 25.8°C | -1.9°C | 74% | 40 | 1.9 | 3.17 |
| June | 🌨️ | 13.1°C | 8.4°C | 3.6°C | 21.3°C | -3.9°C | 83% | 50 | 2.0 | 2.47 |
| July | 🌨️ | 12.0°C | 7.3°C | 2.6°C | 19.8°C | -4.3°C | 83% | 53 | 2.1 | 2.67 |
| August | 🌨️ | 13.7°C | 8.4°C | 3.0°C | 24.9°C | -3.6°C | 79% | 50 | 2.2 | 3.61 |
| September | 🌤️ | 17.5°C | 11.4°C | 5.2°C | 32.1°C | -2.1°C | 71% | 47 | 2.2 | 5.01 |
| October | 🌤️ | 21.9°C | 14.9°C | 8.0°C | 34.5°C | -1.0°C | 62% | 55 | 2.3 | 6.25 |
| November | ☀️ | 25.9°C | 18.6°C | 11.4°C | 41.7°C | 1.4°C | 56% | 65 | 2.4 | 7.08 |
| December | ☀️ | 29.3°C | 21.7°C | 14.0°C | 42.4°C | 3.7°C | 49% | 58 | 2.5 | 7.77 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in January, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the autumn months. Humidity stays moderate (around 65%), peaking during summer months, which creates cold and dry conditions.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, Cowra's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 43.7°C in January 2020, and its coldest dropped to -4.3°C in July 1986. 2019 was the warmest year overall and 1992 the coolest.
The warmest year in Cowra's recorded history was 2019 (avg: 16.8°C), while the coldest was 1992 (avg: 13.9°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 23.4°C | 16.7°C | 10.0°C | 39.3°C | -0.9°C | 444 | 61% | 2.4 m/s |
2024 | 22.9°C | 16.5°C | 10.2°C | 37.0°C | -2.7°C | 647 | 65% | 2.1 m/s |
2023 | 22.9°C | 16.3°C | 9.8°C | 39.2°C | -2.3°C | 577 | 64% | 2.1 m/s |
2022 | 20.0°C | 14.6°C | 9.2°C | 34.9°C | -1.5°C | 928 | 76% | 2.4 m/s |
2021 | 20.3°C | 14.4°C | 8.6°C | 37.8°C | -1.8°C | 871 | 71% | 2.2 m/s |
2020 | 21.6°C | 15.6°C | 9.6°C | 43.7°C | -2.1°C | 769 | 70% | 2.3 m/s |
2019 🔥 | 23.8°C | 16.8°C | 9.8°C | 42.4°C | -2.2°C | 330 | 57% | 2.2 m/s |
2018 | 23.5°C | 16.5°C | 9.5°C | 41.5°C | -2.9°C | 359 | 58% | 2.3 m/s |
2017 | 23.0°C | 16.3°C | 9.5°C | 42.6°C | -3.0°C | 503 | 62% | 2.2 m/s |
2016 | 21.8°C | 15.7°C | 9.7°C | 39.8°C | -1.4°C | 691 | 67% | 2.3 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), January is typically the hottest month in Cowra, New South Wales, with average high temperatures around 32.0°C.
July is the coldest month in Cowra, with average low temperatures around 2.6°C.
November receives the most rainfall with approximately 65 mm, while April is the driest with 39 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 43.7°C in January 2020. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -4.3°C in July 1986.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Cowra receives the most sunlight in December with an average solar radiation of 7.77 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in New South Wales.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
