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The best time to visit Thornton

Month-by-month climate averages for Thornton, New South Wales, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Thornton is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Thornton is warmest in December (highs near 30°C) and coldest in June (lows around 8°C), with roughly 775 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Thornton forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Thornton weather by month

what to expect in Thornton through the year

Here is Thornton's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Thornton by season.

Jan
29°
19°
Hot
Feb
29°
19°
Hot
Mar
28°
18°
Warm
Apr
23°
14°
Warm
Wettest
May
20°
10°
Mild
Jun
17°
Mild
Jul
18°
Mild
Aug
20°
Mild
Sep
24°
11°
Warm
Oct
25°
13°
Warm
Nov
27°
17°
Warm
Dec
30°
19°
Hot

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Thornton?
The most comfortable time to visit Thornton is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Thornton?
December is the warmest month in Thornton, averaging highs near 30°C.
What is the coldest month in Thornton?
June is the coldest month in Thornton, with lows around 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Thornton?
The wettest month in Thornton is usually April, out of roughly 775 mm of precipitation across the year.

Thornton month by month