Climate Insights for Emerald

The climate in Emerald is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 300mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Emerald 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, March, February. The coldest months are October, September, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between September and October.

Emerald sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 12°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 11°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Emerald is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 300mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3mm. That's 30mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between September and October, totalling around 7cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Emerald is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Emerald, which began on June 21, 2026. Emerald 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 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in October near 1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Emerald 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.