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Weather & Climate in Goulburn, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goulburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Area | 1,563.1 sq mi (4,048.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.7516°N, 149.7209°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 14, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia | M3.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 2 km SE of Picton, Australia | M3.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2012 | 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia | M3.7 | 115 km | 4 km |
| May 28, 2025 | 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia | M3.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia | M3.5 | 120 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 1991 | 23 km S of Cowra, Australia | M3.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2006 | 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.4 | 50 km | 3 km |
| May 18, 2001 | 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia | M3.2 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia | M3.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2003 | 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 14 km SSE of Young, Australia | M3.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia | M3.1 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia | M3.1 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Jun 18, 2006 | 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia | M3.0 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia | M3.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2002 | 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia | M3.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 35 km W of Duffy, Australia | M2.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in |
Goulburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.8").