Climate Insights for Gatton

The climate in Gatton is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 708mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 108mm of rainfall. Gatton 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperatures in Gatton vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Gatton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 708mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 108mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 22mm. That's 87mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Gatton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Gatton, which began on March 20, 2026. Gatton 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Gatton is during March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°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 Gatton 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.