Climate Insights for Mount Buller

The climate in Mount Buller is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1244mm of precipitation falls per year. Mount Buller receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mount Buller 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, June, July, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperatures in Mount Buller vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Mount Buller is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1244mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 157mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 41mm. That's 115mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 31cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.

Mount Buller is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/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 Mount Buller, which began on June 21, 2026. Mount Buller 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Mount Buller is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°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 Mount Buller 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.