Climate Insights for Albany

City of Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Hottest
February
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
August
70 mm rain2.8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Albany is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 472 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Albany 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 July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Albany is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 18.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Albany 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 July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 16°FebMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 17°MarMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°AprMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 15°MayMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°JunMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°JulMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 10°AugMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 10°SepMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°OctMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°NovMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 13°DecMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 71°FAverage: 66°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 62°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 68°FAverage: 63°FMin: 59°F
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Albany sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 22°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Albany sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 71°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 54°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 22mmMarPrecipitation: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 38mmMayPrecipitation: 42mmJunPrecipitation: 50mmJulPrecipitation: 62mmAugPrecipitation: 70mmSepPrecipitation: 48mmOctPrecipitation: 40mmNovPrecipitation: 30mmDecPrecipitation: 17mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inJunPrecipitation: 2inJulPrecipitation: 2.4inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

Albany is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 472 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17 mm. That's 53 mm 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.Albany is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.1 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Albany is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Albany is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar19°65°F
Apr17°62°F
May15°59°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep13°56°F
Oct14°58°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Albany is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Albany is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 50°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albany 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albany based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
21 °C70 °F
19 km/h12 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
22 °C71 °F
19 km/h12 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
21 °C70 °F
18 km/h11 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
20 °C67 °F
16 km/h10 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C54 °F
18 °C64 °F
17 km/h10 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
16 °C61 °F
18 km/h11 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
20 km/h13 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
19 km/h12 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
16 °C61 °F
18 km/h11 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
17 °C63 °F
18 km/h11 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
18 °C65 °F
18 km/h11 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
20 °C68 °F
18 km/h11 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in