Climate Insights for Gawler
Adelaide, Town of Gawler, South Australia, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Gawler is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 397 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 54 mm of rainfall. Gawler 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 7°C.The climate in Gawler is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 15.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. Gawler 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 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Gawler vary considerably across the year, with a 23°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 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Gawler vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gawler is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 397 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 54 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. That's 42 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Gawler is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.1 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 1.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Gawler 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 September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Gawler 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 September, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 Gawler 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 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Gawler 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 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 44°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gawler 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 Gawler 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.