Climate Insights for Mount Gambier
City of Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Mount Gambier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 641 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 86 mm of rainfall. Mount Gambier 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Mount Gambier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 25.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Mount Gambier 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.
Temperature
Mount Gambier sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 25°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mount Gambier sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 77°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mount Gambier is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 641 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 20 mm. That's 67 mm 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.Mount Gambier is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.8 in. That's 2.6 in 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.
Wind
Mount Gambier is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.Mount Gambier is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mount Gambier is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mount Gambier is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mount Gambier 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 Mount Gambier 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.