Climate Insights for Drysdale
City of Greater Geelong, Barwon South West, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Drysdale is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 629 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 69 mm of rainfall. Drysdale 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.The climate in Drysdale is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 24.7 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Drysdale 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 49°F.
Temperature
Drysdale 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 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Drysdale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 70°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 52°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Drysdale is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 629 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 69 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29 mm. That's 40 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Drysdale is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 1.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Drysdale is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 19km/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.Drysdale is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Drysdale 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 49 mm 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 best time to visit Drysdale is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 49°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Drysdale 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 Drysdale 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.