Climate Insights for Penneshaw Airport

Kangaroo Island, State of South Australia, Australia

Hottest
January
20°C peak
Coldest
August
12°C low
Wettest
June
55mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Penneshaw Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 420mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 55mm of rainfall. Penneshaw 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 August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 17° Feb Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18° Mar Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Apr Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° May Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 13° Jul Max: 13° Average: 13° Min: 12° Aug Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Sep Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Oct Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 13° Nov Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 14° Dec Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Penneshaw Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 30mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm May Precipitation: 41mm Jun Precipitation: 55mm Jul Precipitation: 53mm Aug Precipitation: 52mm Sep Precipitation: 47mm Oct Precipitation: 32mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm
Precipitation

Penneshaw Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 420mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 55mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 12mm. That's 43mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 32km/h Feb Wind Speed: 31km/h Mar Wind Speed: 30km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 32km/h Jun Wind Speed: 32km/h Jul Wind Speed: 35km/h Aug Wind Speed: 34km/h Sep Wind Speed: 33km/h Oct Wind Speed: 32km/h Nov Wind Speed: 31km/h Dec Wind Speed: 32km/h
Wind Speed

Penneshaw Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 32km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 29km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 34km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 31km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Penneshaw Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Penneshaw 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 105mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 70mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 84mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 160mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 13°
Sep 13°
Oct 14°
Nov 16°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Penneshaw Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. 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 Penneshaw 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
20 °C
32 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
20 °C
31 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
19 °C
30 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
18 °C
29 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
16 °C
32 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
14 °C
32 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
13 °C
35 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
14 °C
34 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
14 °C
33 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
16 °C
32 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
17 °C
31 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
19 °C
32 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
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