Gilgandra Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia is 26°C (79°F), with daytime highs ranging from 17°C (63°F) in July to 35°C (95°F) in January. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Gilgandra compares to cities worldwide.
Gilgandra Monthly Temperatures
In Gilgandra, temperatures can shift dramatically between very warm in summer and mild in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 20°C (68°F) in January to 4°C (39°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Gilgandra by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. January, the warmest month of the year, receives 220 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Gilgandra vs Australia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Gilgandra vs World: Temperature Compared
Gilgandra's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Gilgandra?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Gilgandra, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 57% — considered moderate. In January, the warmest month, temperatures average 35°C (95°F) with 37% humidity — conditions that feel low. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Gilgandra this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Gilgandra's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Gilgandra climate page.
