Climate Insights for Culcairn

The climate in Culcairn is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 665mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 83mm of rainfall. Culcairn 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Culcairn vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Culcairn is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 665mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 83mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 23mm. That's 60mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Culcairn 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 November, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Culcairn, which began on March 20, 2026. Culcairn 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Culcairn is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Culcairn 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.