Climate Insights for King Island Airport

The climate in King Island Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 728mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 105mm of rainfall. King Island Airport 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 August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

King Island Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

King Island Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 728mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 105mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29mm. That's 76mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

King Island Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 36km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 41km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 33km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 39km/h in winter, 37km/h in spring, 34km/h in summer, 35km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in King Island Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. King Island Airport 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit King Island Airport is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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 King Island Airport 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.