Climate Insights for Mornington
Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Mornington is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 809 mm of precipitation falls per year. Mornington receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mornington 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, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Mornington is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 31.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Mornington receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mornington 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, June, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Mornington sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 22°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mornington sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 72°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 51°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mornington is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 809 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 40 mm. That's 47 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Mornington is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 31.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.6 in. That's 1.9 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Mornington is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 18km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Mornington is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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 13mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mornington 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 60 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Mornington is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 49°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 Mornington 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 Mornington 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.