Climate Insights for Echuca
Shire of Campaspe, Loddon Mallee, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Echuca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 502 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 59 mm of rainfall. Echuca 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 5°C.The climate in Echuca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 19.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Echuca 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 41°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Echuca 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°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.Temperatures in Echuca vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Echuca is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 502 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 59 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 43 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Echuca is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 1.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Echuca is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Echuca is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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 Echuca is during January, February, March, April, 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 41 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Echuca is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 41°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 Echuca 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 Echuca 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.