Our verdict
The best time to visit Broken Hill is October-November
The warmest month of the year in Broken Hill is January, where the average temperature gets to around 34℃ (93℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 38℃ (100℉) on the hottest days in summer. The weather at night in the winter, which is around July-time, can get down to a minimum of 6℃ (43℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Broken Hill when the days are longest, you should visit in December. On average it rains the most days in November, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Broken Hill seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Broken Hill as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Broken Hill is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Broken Hill
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Broken Hill for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Broken Hill climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Broken Hill for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Broken Hill in January
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 34%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Broken Hill in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Broken Hill in March
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 45%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Broken Hill in April
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Broken Hill in May
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Broken Hill in June
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Broken Hill in July
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Broken Hill in August
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Broken Hill in September
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Broken Hill in October
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 49%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Broken Hill in November
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 43%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Broken Hill in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 37%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Broken Hill in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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