Orange 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 damp conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☀️ | 35.0°C | 8.6°C | 21.8°C | 57% | 71 | 0.7 | 7.23 |
| February | ☀️ | 33.3°C | 8.4°C | 20.8°C | 61% | 70 | 0.7 | 6.43 |
| March | ☀️ | 30.1°C | 5.8°C | 17.9°C | 65% | 67 | 0.6 | 5.33 |
| April | 🌤️ | 24.8°C | 3.0°C | 13.9°C | 70% | 46 | 0.6 | 4.14 |
| May | 🌨️ | 19.9°C | 0.0°C | 10.0°C | 77% | 44 | 0.6 | 3.06 |
| June | 🌨️ | 15.7°C | -1.6°C | 7.0°C | 84% | 51 | 0.6 | 2.40 |
| July | 🌨️ | 14.8°C | -2.1°C | 6.3°C | 83% | 56 | 0.6 | 2.61 |
| August | 🌨️ | 17.4°C | -1.9°C | 7.8°C | 78% | 58 | 0.6 | 3.55 |
| September | 🌤️ | 22.1°C | -0.5°C | 10.8°C | 71% | 51 | 0.7 | 4.93 |
| October | 🌤️ | 26.2°C | 1.2°C | 13.7°C | 64% | 62 | 0.7 | 6.10 |
| November | ☀️ | 29.9°C | 3.6°C | 16.7°C | 62% | 76 | 0.7 | 6.83 |
| December | ☀️ | 32.9°C | 5.7°C | 19.3°C | 57% | 70 | 0.7 | 7.48 |
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
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 84% in June · annual avg 69%
The warmest year in Orange's recorded history was 2019 (avg: 15.0°C), while the coldest was 1984 (avg: 12.3°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 3.0°C | 14.8°C | 26.6°C | 560 | 67% | 0.7 m/s |
2024 | 3.8°C | 14.9°C | 26.0°C | 712 | 69% | 0.6 m/s |
2023 | 2.8°C | 14.5°C | 26.2°C | 589 | 67% | 0.6 m/s |
2022 | 3.1°C | 12.6°C | 22.1°C | 999 | 79% | 0.6 m/s |
2021 | 2.3°C | 13.0°C | 23.8°C | 881 | 74% | 0.6 m/s |
2020 | 3.5°C | 14.9°C | 26.3°C | 825 | 73% | 0.6 m/s |
2019 🔥 | 2.5°C | 15.0°C | 27.6°C | 383 | 61% | 0.6 m/s |
2018 | 2.7°C | 14.9°C | 27.1°C | 457 | 62% | 0.6 m/s |
2017 | 2.5°C | 14.5°C | 26.5°C | 497 | 65% | 0.6 m/s |
2016 | 2.9°C | 14.3°C | 25.7°C | 634 | 68% | 0.7 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), January is typically the hottest month in Orange, New South Wales, with average high temperatures around 35.0°C.
July is the coldest month in Orange, with average low temperatures around -2.1°C.
November receives the most rainfall with approximately 76 mm, while May is the driest with 44 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 39.4°C in January 2020. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -5.2°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.
Orange receives the most sunlight in December with an average solar radiation of 7.48 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.
