Climate Insights for Waikerie

The climate in Waikerie is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 229mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 28mm of rainfall. Waikerie 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, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Waikerie vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Waikerie is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 229mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 28mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 8mm. That's 21mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Waikerie is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Waikerie, which began on March 20, 2026. Waikerie 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Waikerie is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Waikerie 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.