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Walgett
Namoi River
Namoi River
New South Wales, Australia

Walgett

Walgett is a village in New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of about 1,377 (2021). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now24°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population1,377
Local time20:57
30.02° S, 148.12° EElevation 135 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code2832
The year in Walgettweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low27° / 15°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Walgett at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in January

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

31 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

23 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 72 km

Weather in Walgett

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct29°22°1.2 mm
Sun25 Oct30°19°9.7 mm
Mon26 Oct24°15°4.7 mm
Tue27 Oct23°11°
Wed28 Oct26°14°
Thu29 Oct28°13°
Fri30 Oct22°18°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct24°18°4.5 mm
Sun1 Nov28°18°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov26°20°3.9 mm

When to go to Walgett

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score405054868985778788766046
High34°33°30°26°21°17°16°19°23°27°30°33°
Low23°22°19°15°11°8°7°8°11°15°18°21°
Rain (mm)465031364233382325404647
Wet days10810554665799

What's on in Walgett

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

Monuments and museums in Walgett

All monuments

More museums: Walgett Historical Society

Outdoors around Walgett

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Alex Trevallion ParkCamp sites
1 km

Nature around Walgett

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 Walgett

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Walgett

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

Walgett from above

Postal code

2832

Getting to Walgett

Walgett AirportWGE
1.3 km
Lightning Ridge AirportLHG
65 km
Coonamble AirportCNB
109 km

Places near Walgett

Places with a climate like Walgett

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Walgett?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Walgett.
What is the hottest month in Walgett?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Walgett?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Walgett?
March is the wettest month with about 31 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
What is the postal code of Walgett?
The postal code of Walgett is 2832.