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Walgett weather: the next 24 hours
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Walgett 14-day forecast
Two-week trend.
Sun and golden hours
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Air quality
European index, modelled by Copernicus (CAMS).
UV index
Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.
Freezing level
Snow settles about 300 m below it.
Around Walgett
Neighbouring towns, as the crow flies.
The observed climate near Walgett
The weather station nearest to Walgett, Walgett located 133 m above sea level, is 2 km away; its records cover 1911–2025. In November, the mean temperature there is 23.9 °C over 1991–2020, 1.8 °C more than over 1961–1990 (22.1 °C), with about 45 mm of rain. The warmest month ever measured is January 2019 (33.3 °C), the coldest July 1929 (7.2 °C). See the full series of Walgett
Today in Walgett
- Very high UV index: 9.1 around 13:00. Stay in the shade between 12:00 and 18:00. Fair skin burns in about 22 minutes: avoid exposure, cover up and use SPF 50. How it is calculated
- Best time to air the house: between 15:00 and 18:00. The outdoor dew point drops to −6.7 °C; once warmed to 20 °C, that air holds only 16 % humidity, against 50 % in a typical home: opening the windows dries the house. How it is calculated
- Washing outside: around 14:00. With 13 % humidity, 27.2 °C and wind at 19.3 km/h, a load of cotton washing dries in about 1 h. How it is calculated
- Heat: up to 32.9 °C in the next three days (days at 30 °C or more over the next 14: 3). Night ventilation: open the windows between 19:00 and 12:00, as soon as the outside air drops below 26 °C, and close windows and shutters again in the morning. Nights at 20 °C or more over the next 14 days: 1. How it is calculated
- Garden: barely 0 mm of rain in 48 h against a need of about 15.2 mm. Water tomorrow, between 6:00 and 9:00, while it is cool: allow about 15 L/m². How it is calculated
- Terrace and barbecue between 18:00 and 23:00: dry, wind at 13 km/h, 23 °C at 8 pm. A lovely evening. How it is calculated
- Starry sky between 22:00 and 5:00: 0 % average cloud cover tonight, 7 h of clear sky in a row, moon at 14 % (waning crescent). A good night to look up. How it is calculated
Calculated from Open-Meteo forecasts of 2026-11-05 12:32 (local time): model values, not measurements. All of today's advice
7-day forecast for Walgett
Today (Thursday 5 Nov) in Walgett: overcast, 20 to 28 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (0 %), wind up to 25 km/h. Tomorrow: mostly sunny, 15 to 30 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
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| Today | overcast | 20 °C | 28 °C | 0.0 mm | 25 km/h |
| Tomorrow | mostly sunny | 15 °C | 30 °C | 0.0 mm | 12 km/h |
| Sat 7 Nov | overcast | 17 °C | 33 °C | 0.0 mm | 33 km/h |
| Sun 8 Nov | partly cloudy | 14 °C | 26 °C | 0.0 mm | 30 km/h |
| Mon 9 Nov | mostly sunny | 13 °C | 29 °C | 0.0 mm | 15 km/h |
| Tue 10 Nov | overcast | 16 °C | 32 °C | 0.0 mm | 13 km/h |
| Wed 11 Nov | light drizzle | 22 °C | 34 °C | 3.0 mm | 33 km/h |
Tomorrow's weather in Walgett
Tomorrow, Friday 6 Nov, in Walgett: mostly sunny, from 15 to 30 °C, 0.0 mm of precipitation (probability 0 %), wind up to 12 km/h.
| Hour | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Chance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 |  sunny | 19 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 12 km/h |
| 03:00 | sunny | 17 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 12 km/h |
| 06:00 | sunny | 15 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 9 km/h |
| 09:00 | sunny | 21 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 5 km/h |
| 12:00 | sunny | 27 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 5 km/h |
| 15:00 | sunny | 30 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 11 km/h |
| 18:00 | sunny | 29 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 9 km/h |
| 21:00 | sunny | 24 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 4 km/h |
Frequently asked questions
Will it rain tomorrow in Walgett?
No significant rain expected (0.0 mm forecast).
How warm will it be tomorrow in Walgett?
Between 15 and 30 °C.
The weekend
This weekend in Walgett: Saturday overcast, 17 to 33 °C, Sunday partly cloudy, 14 to 26 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
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| Sat 7 Nov |  overcast | 17 °C | 33 °C | 0.0 mm | 33 km/h |
| Sun 8 Nov |  partly cloudy | 14 °C | 26 °C | 0.0 mm | 30 km/h |
Hour by hour
The next 48 hours in Walgett, hour by hour: temperature from 15 to 30 °C, 0.0 mm of rain expected.
| Hour | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Chance | Wind |
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| 12:00 | sunny | 25 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 20 km/h |
| 13:00 | sunny | 26 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 20 km/h |
| 14:00 | sunny | 27 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 19 km/h |
| 15:00 | sunny | 28 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 19 km/h |
| 16:00 | sunny | 28 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 19 km/h |
| 17:00 | sunny | 27 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 19 km/h |
| 18:00 | sunny | 26 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 19 km/h |
| 19:00 | sunny | 25 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 16 km/h |
| 20:00 | sunny | 23 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 11 km/h |
| 21:00 | sunny | 22 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 10 km/h |
| 22:00 | sunny | 21 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 11 km/h |
| 23:00 | sunny | 20 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 13 km/h |
| 00:00 | sunny | 19 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 12 km/h |
| 01:00 | sunny | 18 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 12 km/h |
| 02:00 | sunny | 17 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 11 km/h |
| 03:00 | sunny | 17 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 12 km/h |
| 04:00 | sunny | 16 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 12 km/h |
| 05:00 | sunny | 15 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 11 km/h |
| 06:00 | sunny | 15 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 9 km/h |
| 07:00 | sunny | 15 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 8 km/h |
| 08:00 | sunny | 18 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 4 km/h |
| 09:00 | sunny | 21 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 5 km/h |
| 10:00 | sunny | 23 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 8 km/h |
| 11:00 | sunny | 25 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 5 km/h |
| 12:00 | sunny | 27 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 5 km/h |
| 13:00 | sunny | 28 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 6 km/h |
| 14:00 | sunny | 29 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 8 km/h |
| 15:00 | sunny | 30 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 11 km/h |
| 16:00 | mostly sunny | 30 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 11 km/h |
| 17:00 | sunny | 30 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 10 km/h |
| 18:00 | sunny | 29 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 9 km/h |
| 19:00 | sunny | 28 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 6 km/h |
| 20:00 | sunny | 26 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 4 km/h |
| 21:00 | sunny | 24 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 4 km/h |
| 22:00 | sunny | 24 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 4 km/h |
| 23:00 | sunny | 23 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 3 km/h |
| 00:00 | sunny | 22 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 5 km/h |
| 01:00 | sunny | 21 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 4 km/h |
| 02:00 | sunny | 20 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 3 km/h |
| 03:00 | sunny | 19 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 2 km/h |
| 04:00 | partly cloudy | 19 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 1 km/h |
| 05:00 | sunny | 18 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 6 km/h |
| 06:00 | overcast | 17 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 6 km/h |
| 07:00 | overcast | 18 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 7 km/h |
| 08:00 | overcast | 22 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 7 km/h |
| 09:00 | overcast | 25 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 7 km/h |
| 10:00 | overcast | 27 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 6 km/h |
| 11:00 | overcast | 29 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 8 km/h |
Location of Walgett
Walgett lies at 135 m, 83 m below the average of the 330 places we cover in New South Wales (218 m). That makes it the 141st highest of the 330. The main town, Sydney, lies 517 km to the south-east. The nearest places we cover are Lightning Ridge (68 km to the north), Coonamble (107 km to the south), Brewarrina (121 km to the west) and Wee Waa (129 km to the east). With about 2,113 inhabitants according to GeoNames, Walgett is the 202nd largest of the 330 places we cover in New South Wales.
Today is 3.0 °C below the November normal (30.7 °C).
Climate of Walgett: 1991–2020 normals
In Walgett, January is typically the warmest month (up to 34.5 °C on average), while July is the coldest at 7.0 °C. January sees the most rain, with around 52 mm.
By season (average highs, 1991–2020 normals): winter 18.0 °C and 80 mm of rain, spring 27.4 °C and 108 mm, summer 33.5 °C and 149 mm, autumn 25.9 °C and 80 mm. The wettest season is summer (36 % of the annual total), the driest autumn (19 %).
| Max T (°C) | Min T (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Rainy days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5 | 23.2 | 52 | 6 |
| February | 32.9 | 22.0 | 46 | 5 |
| March | 30.4 | 19.4 | 32 | 4 |
| April | 26.2 | 15.2 | 19 | 2 |
| May | 21.2 | 10.8 | 29 | 3 |
| June | 17.5 | 8.2 | 34 | 4 |
| July | 17.0 | 7.0 | 26 | 4 |
| August | 19.4 | 7.9 | 20 | 3 |
| September | 23.8 | 11.5 | 26 | 3 |
| October | 27.7 | 15.4 | 36 | 5 |
| November | 30.7 | 18.7 | 45 | 6 |
| December | 33.0 | 21.2 | 51 | 5 |
Compared with Sydney, the main town 517 km to the south-east, highs in the warmest month are 9.5 °C higher here, and the year brings 463 mm less precipitation. In no month does the average low fall below 0 °C; in 9 months the average high exceeds 20 °C (January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December).
Among the 330 places we cover in New South Wales whose normals come from the ERA5 reanalysis, Walgett ranks 3rd for summer warmth and 307th for annual precipitation. The warmest summers are in Bourke and the coolest in Guyra; the wettest year is in Dorrigo and the driest in Broken Hill.
What is the warmest month in Walgett?
The warmest month in Walgett is typically January, averaging 34.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is July, at 7.0 °C.
How many rainy days does Walgett get per year?
Walgett sees about 51 rainy days a year, adding up to roughly 417 mm of rainfall (1991–2020 normals).
How big is the gap between summer and winter in Walgett?
Between January and July, the temperature gap in Walgett runs to about 27.5 °C, based on the 1991–2020 normals.