Climate Insights for Malanda

The climate in Malanda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2032mm of precipitation falls per year. Malanda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Malanda 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Malanda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Malanda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2032mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 169mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 419mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 44mm. That's 376mm less than January, 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.

Malanda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.

It is currently autumn in Malanda, which began on March 20, 2026. Malanda 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Malanda is during June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°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 Malanda 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.