Climate Insights for Iluka

The climate in Iluka is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1318mm of precipitation falls per year. Iluka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Iluka 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Iluka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Iluka is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1318mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 218mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 66mm. That's 152mm 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.

Iluka is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 27km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 28km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 30km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Iluka, which began on March 20, 2026. Iluka 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Iluka is during January, May, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 25°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Iluka 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.