Climate Insights for Albany

The climate in Albany is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 296mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Albany is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: August, September, January. The coldest months are April, May, June, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from March to July, with around 81cm accumulating over the season.

Albany sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 9°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is April, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Albany is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 296mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 9mm. That's 24mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to July, with around 81cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Albany is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 2km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Albany, which began on June 21, 2026. Albany is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in August at around 9°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near -2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albany based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.