Climate Insights for Ararat

The climate in Ararat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 579mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 72mm of rainfall. Ararat 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Ararat vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Ararat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 579mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 72mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21mm. That's 50mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Ararat 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 August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Ararat, which began on June 21, 2026. Ararat 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 January at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Ararat is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ararat 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. 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.