Emerald, Australia experiences average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Emerald, Australia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Emerald, Australia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jul–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.4/10
Best: January, February, March, December
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 17°C / 9°C
Feels Like 16°C / 7°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 76 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 74%
Wind Speed 17 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
25°C
January
Avg Low14°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
5°C
July
Avg High11°C
Rain14days
Driest Month
6days
February
Avg High23°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
September (Gusts 48)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:33
Daylight 9.5h
Sunset 17:06
Live conditions—
Emerald on the map · live conditions
Emerald, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Emerald
- Population
- 5.9K
- Coordinates
- -37.93°, 145.44°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 8 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 25°C / 14°C . Feb: 23°C / 13°C . Mar: 22°C / 12°C . Apr: 18°C / 10°C . May: 14°C / 7°C . Jun: 11°C / 5°C . Jul: 11°C / 5°C . Aug: 12°C / 5°C . Sep: 14°C / 7°C . Oct: 17°C / 8°C . Nov: 19°C / 10°C . Dec: 22°C / 12°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 73 mm. Feb: 38 mm. Mar: 51 mm. Apr: 70 mm. May: 75 mm. Jun: 70 mm. Jul: 79 mm. Aug: 87 mm. Sep: 93 mm. Oct: 111 mm. Nov: 95 mm. Dec: 75 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 68%. Feb: 67%. Mar: 70%. Apr: 75%. May: 79%. Jun: 83%. Jul: 81%. Aug: 78%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 68%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 8h. May: 7h. Jun: 7h. Jul: 7h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 12h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 3. Jun: UV 2. Jul: UV 3. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 8.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 15 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 26°C | Jan · 25°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 4°C | Jul · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 157 mm | Oct · 111 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 21 km/h | Sep · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September
Fair October
Good November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 25°C / 14°C | 25°C / 13°C | 8days (73 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 6days (38 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 22°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 7days (51 mm) Good | 9.8h Good | 70% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 10°C | 16°C / 8°C | 9days (70 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 75% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| May | 14°C / 7°C | 11°C / 4°C | 12days (75 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 79% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June | 11°C / 5°C | 8°C / 2°C | 12days (70 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 11°C / 5°C | 7°C / 2°C | 14days (79 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 81% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| August | 12°C / 5°C | 9°C / 2°C | 15days (87 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 78% Humid | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| September | 14°C / 7°C | 11°C / 4°C | 15days (93 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 8°C | 15°C / 6°C | 14days (111 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 73% Muggy | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 19°C / 10°C | 18°C / 8°C | 13days (95 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 9days (75 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Emerald are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Emerald, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Emerald is January, with average daytime highs of 25°C (76°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Emerald is July, with average overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Emerald is October, averaging 111mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Emerald runs through August, September, July, October, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Emerald.
Emerald receives approximately 111 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Emerald.
The least favorable months to visit Emerald are June, July, August, September, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Emerald is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Emerald is 74%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Emerald rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 1 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Emerald are 17 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 48 km/h / 30 mph).
Emerald averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 61%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Emerald is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Emerald has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Emerald ranges from 7°C (45°F) to 16°C (61°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Emerald, with a climate score of 4.7/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Emerald, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 11°C (52°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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