The climate is temperate with four distinct seasons. Winters (June to August) are cold with temperatures dropping to below freezing while summer (December to February) temperatures can soar to 90 F.
Peak Season:
Wagga Wagga is a defense and university town, and families will visit to attend passing-out parades and graduation ceremonies. Peak season times are Christmas, New Year and school vacations. Easter and all the long weekends are also high season times.
Wagga Wagga hosts more than 400 festivals during the year. The Food and Wine Festival takes place in March, the Gold Cup Racing Carnival in May, the Veteran and Vintage Motor Clubs Annual Rally in June, and the Jazz and Blues Festival in September. Henty Field Days, a three-day exhibition of agricultural machinery, also takes place in September and the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Show is held at the end of September/start of October.
Off Season:
Due to the university, training base, RAAF and festivals, Wagga Wagga does not have a low season.
At Wagga Wagga Airport, there are several rental-car companies, airport shuttle buses and taxis available. A car is essential if you’re going to explore the Riverina area. Busabout Wagga Wagga services operate throughout the city area with extensions to Estella and Forest Hill.