Climate Insights for Clifton Springs

The climate in Clifton Springs is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 690mm of precipitation falls per year. Clifton Springs receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Clifton Springs 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Clifton Springs sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 21°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Clifton Springs is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 690mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 76mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 34mm. That's 43mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Clifton Springs is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 32km/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 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 30km/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.

It is currently autumn in Clifton Springs, which began on March 20, 2026. Clifton Springs 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Clifton Springs is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°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 Clifton Springs 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.