Penrith Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Penrith is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Penrith, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 18°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Penrith receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 821 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives high rainfall, averaging 128 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 34 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Penrith Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Penrith varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.6 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Penrith.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 62%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 48%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Penrith
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The best time of year to visit Penrith in Australia
During the months of April, May, September and October 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:
January has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 128 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
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