Climate Overview
The climate in Maylands is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 242mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Maylands 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: May, April, October. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Maylands experiences heavy snowfall, typically from February through December.
Temperature
Maylands sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -18°C to 0°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 0°C with a mean of -1°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Maylands is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 242mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 33mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 32mm less than June, 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. Maylands receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from February through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Maylands 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 August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.
Seasons
18 days until Spring
It is currently winter in Maylands, which began on June 21, 2026. Maylands 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 May at around 0°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -6 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from -18 to -2°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -7 to 0°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm for the entire season. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -7 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 98cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maylands 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.