Climate Insights for Dongara

The climate in Dongara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 340mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 76mm of rainfall. Dongara 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Dongara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Dongara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 340mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 76mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2mm. That's 74mm less than June, 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.

Dongara is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 28km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 28km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 35km/h in summer, 29km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Dongara, which began on March 20, 2026. Dongara 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Dongara is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dongara 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.