Climate Insights for Ipswich City

Queensland, Australia

Hottest
January
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
July
9°C low48°F low
Wettest
March
172 mm rain6.8 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ipswich City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 888 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 172 mm of rainfall. Ipswich City 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Ipswich City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 34.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.8 in of rainfall. Ipswich City 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MayMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°JulMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°AugMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°SepMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°OctMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°DecMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°F
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Temperatures in Ipswich City vary considerably across the year, with a 21°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 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ipswich City vary considerably across the year, with a 38°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 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 57°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 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 93mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmMarPrecipitation: 172mmAprPrecipitation: 50mmMayPrecipitation: 52mmJunPrecipitation: 38mmJulPrecipitation: 35mmAugPrecipitation: 28mmSepPrecipitation: 31mmOctPrecipitation: 91mmNovPrecipitation: 91mmDecPrecipitation: 86mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inMarPrecipitation: 6.8inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inJunPrecipitation: 1.5inJulPrecipitation: 1.4inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inOctPrecipitation: 3.6inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inDecPrecipitation: 3.4in
Precipitation

Ipswich City is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 888 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 172 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 28 mm. That's 145 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.Ipswich City is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.8 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.1 in. That's 5.7 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Ipswich City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Ipswich City is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar24°74°F
Apr21°69°F
May17°63°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug15°60°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Ipswich City is during April, May, 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 61 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Ipswich City is during April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 48°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 Ipswich City 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 Ipswich City 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
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h5 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C48 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h5 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in