Climate Insights for Augusta

The climate in Augusta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 722mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 152mm of rainfall. Augusta 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 August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Augusta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Augusta is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 722mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 152mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 12mm. That's 140mm less than July, 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.

Augusta is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Augusta, which began on March 20, 2026. Augusta 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 February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Augusta is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm 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 Augusta 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.