Climate Insights for Hawks Nest

The climate in Hawks Nest is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 853mm of precipitation falls per year. Hawks Nest receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hawks Nest 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, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Hawks Nest sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Hawks Nest is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 853mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 122mm of rainfall. June and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 38mm. That's 84mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Hawks Nest 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 April, 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 Hawks Nest, which began on June 21, 2026. Hawks Nest 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Hawks Nest is during January, February, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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 Hawks Nest 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.