The Central West has four distinct seasons: warm summers, cold winters with frosts, and beautiful autumns and springs.
Season by season
Spring (September–November)
Blossom in the orchards and parks, mild days and spring wine events.
Summer (December–February)
Warm to hot days, cool nights and cherry season around Orange.
Autumn (March–May)
Harvest, food festivals and autumn colour. The most popular time.
Winter (June–August)
Cold, frosty and quiet, with open fires and red wine.
Month by month
| Month | Avg high / low | Wet days | Daylight | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 12°C | ≈8 | ≈14.2 h | Good |
| February | 26° / 12°C | ≈8 | ≈13.4 h | Good |
| March | 23° / 9°C | ≈8 | ≈12.3 h | Best |
| April | 18° / 6°C | ≈8 | ≈11.2 h | Best |
| May | 13° / 3°C | ≈10 | ≈10.3 h | Best |
| June | 10° / 1°C | ≈12 | ≈9.9 h | Good |
| July | 9° / 0°C | ≈13 | ≈10.1 h | Quiet & cheap |
| August | 11° / 1°C | ≈12 | ≈10.8 h | Good |
| September | 14° / 3°C | ≈10 | ≈11.8 h | Best |
| October | 18° / 6°C | ≈10 | ≈12.9 h | Best |
| November | 22° / 8°C | ≈9 | ≈13.8 h | Best |
| December | 25° / 11°C | ≈9 | ≈14.4 h | Good |
Approximate long-term averages, rounded; daylight is the approximate time between sunrise and sunset mid-month (Sydney’s latitude). Seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere: summer is December to February.
Festivals & events
- Autumn (usually April) Orange F.O.O.D Week, a celebration of regional food and wine.
- Spring (usually September) Mudgee wine and food events through the month.
Crowds & booking ahead
Weekends during festivals and autumn are busy, with higher prices. Midweek is calm.
