Coober Pedy has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification "BWh"). Typical of a desert climate, diurnal ranges are wider than in most places, with an annual average high of and an annual average low of just . Summer temperatures range from in the shade, with occasional dust storms. The annual rainfall in the area is low and amongst the lowest in Australia, at around . Precipitation is well-distributed through the year, although the lowest amounts are recorded in the winter months.