Climate Insights for Dongara

The climate in Dongara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 282mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 56mm of rainfall. Dongara 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, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Dongara vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Dongara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 282mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 56mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 6mm. That's 50mm less than August, 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.

Dongara 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 December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 Dongara, which began on June 21, 2026. Dongara 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Dongara is during April, May, June, September, 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 18mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dongara 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.