Climate Insights for Capel

The climate in Capel is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 663mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 134mm of rainfall. Capel 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Capel sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Capel is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 663mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 134mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 12mm. That's 122mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Capel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5km/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 Capel, which began on June 21, 2026. Capel 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 February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Capel is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°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 Capel 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.