Climate Insights for Horsham

Rural City of Horsham, Grampians, Australia

Hottest
January
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
October
57 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Horsham is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 475 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 57 mm of rainfall. Horsham 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 Horsham is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 18.7 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Horsham 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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°FebMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°MarMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°AprMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°MayMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°JulMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°AugMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°SepMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°OctMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°NovMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 12°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 55°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°F
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Temperatures in Horsham vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 22°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 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Horsham vary considerably across the year, with a 45°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 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 47°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 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 22mmAprPrecipitation: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 40mmJunPrecipitation: 44mmJulPrecipitation: 48mmAugPrecipitation: 51mmSepPrecipitation: 50mmOctPrecipitation: 57mmNovPrecipitation: 54mmDecPrecipitation: 34mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.9inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inJulPrecipitation: 1.9inAugPrecipitation: 2inSepPrecipitation: 2inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inDecPrecipitation: 1.3in
Precipitation

Horsham is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 475 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 57 mm of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9 mm. That's 48 mm less than October, 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.Horsham is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.9 in less than October, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Horsham 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 December, averaging 15km/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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Horsham 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 December, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr15°59°F
May11°52°F
Jun9°48°F
Jul9°47°F
Aug9°49°F
Sep11°52°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov17°62°F
Dec20°67°F

The best time to visit Horsham is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 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 Horsham is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 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 Horsham 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 Horsham 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C59 °F
30 °C86 °F
14 km/h9 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
29 °C83 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h8 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
17 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C42 °F
13 °C56 °F
13 km/h8 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
13 °C55 °F
14 km/h9 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C42 °F
14 °C58 °F
14 km/h9 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
16 °C62 °F
15 km/h9 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
20 °C67 °F
15 km/h9 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
15 km/h9 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C54 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in