Climate Insights for Gladstone
Gladstone Regional, Queensland, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Gladstone is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 812 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 128 mm 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.The climate in Gladstone is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 32 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in 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 57°F.
Temperature
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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 84°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gladstone is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 812 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 21 mm. That's 107 mm 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 a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 5 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.8 in. That's 4.2 in 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.
Wind
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.Gladstone is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
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 51 mm 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 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 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°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 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.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 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.