Climate Insights for Wangaratta
Rural City of Wangaratta, Hume, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Wangaratta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 666 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 73 mm of rainfall. Wangaratta 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 5°C.The climate in Wangaratta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 26.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Wangaratta 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 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Wangaratta 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 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Wangaratta vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wangaratta is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 666 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 22 mm. That's 51 mm 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.Wangaratta is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 2 in 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.
Wind
Wangaratta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Wangaratta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Wangaratta is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Wangaratta is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 40°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 Wangaratta 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 Wangaratta 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.