Climate Insights for Gladstone

The climate in Gladstone is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 812mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 128mm of rainfall. Gladstone 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Gladstone sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Gladstone is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 812mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 128mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 21mm. That's 107mm less than March, 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.

Gladstone 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 February, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Gladstone, which began on June 21, 2026. Gladstone 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Gladstone is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°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 Gladstone 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.