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Longreach Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Longreach can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and warm during the cooler months. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Longreach can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in December to a comfortable 25°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Longreach typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 353 mm. The climate in Longreach shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 71 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 9.5 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Longreach Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forecast for Longreach

Mon   Jan 13
41°C | 24°C
N 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Jan 14
43°C | 27°C
NW 6 m/s
0.1 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 15
42°C | 27°C
NW 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Longreach in Australia

During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Longreach?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Longreach?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Longreach?
    January tops the wettest month list with 71 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Longreach?
    August is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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