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New South Wales, Australia

Paynes Crossing

Paynes Crossing is a locality in New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of about 50 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeApr · Aug–Sep
Population50
Local time02:06
32.89° S, 151.11° EElevation 95 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes2323, 2325
The year in Paynes Crossingweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low24° / 12°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeApr · Aug–Sep

Best: Apr · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Paynes Crossing at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

94 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

37 mm of rain

Monuments nearby6+

within 40 km

Weather in Paynes Crossing

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct25°13°6.6 mm
Sun1 Nov30°16°
Mon2 Nov27°16°1.8 mm
Tue3 Nov27°16°7.1 mm
Wed4 Nov29°15°
Thu5 Nov25°13°
Fri6 Nov28°10°
Sat7 Nov32°11°1.7 mm
Sun8 Nov16°7°19.5 mm

When to go to Paynes Crossing

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525465787673668084766860
High29°28°25°22°19°16°15°18°21°24°26°28°
Low18°18°16°13°10°7°6°7°9°12°14°16°
Rain (mm)659461584949374040556874
Wet days1315159107987101211

What's on in Paynes Crossing

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Paynes Crossing

All monuments

Nature around Paynes Crossing

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Paynes Crossing

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Paynes Crossing

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Teralba 2 km →1989 · 48 km
5.3Paxton 8 km ↙1994 · 13 km
5.1Bulga 5 km ↘2025 · 22 km

Towns and villages around Paynes Crossing

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal codes

23232325

Places near Paynes Crossing

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Paynes Crossing?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paynes Crossing.
What is the hottest month in Paynes Crossing?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Paynes Crossing?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paynes Crossing?
February is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Paynes Crossing?
Paynes Crossing has 2 postal codes: 2323, 2325.