Queanbeyan Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 12°C (54°F) in July to 28°C (82°F) in January. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Queanbeyan compares to cities worldwide.
Queanbeyan Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Queanbeyan can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 13°C (55°F) in January to 1°C (34°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Queanbeyan by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. January, the warmest month, averages 301 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Queanbeyan 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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Queanbeyan vs World: Temperature Compared
Queanbeyan's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°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.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm 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 Queanbeyan?
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 the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Queanbeyan, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 12°C (54°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. In January, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 53% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. 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 Queanbeyan this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Queanbeyan's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Queanbeyan climate page.
