Climate Insights for Kingscote Airport

The climate in Kingscote Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 350mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 44mm of rainfall. Kingscote 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Kingscote Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. July 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 3°C between highs and lows.

Kingscote Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 350mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 44mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 10mm. That's 34mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Kingscote Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 25km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Kingscote Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Kingscote 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 January at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Kingscote Airport is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kingscote 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.