Climate Insights for Warrnambool
City of Warrnambool, Barwon South West, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Warrnambool is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 898 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 35.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Warrnambool 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
Warrnambool 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 18°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Warrnambool sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 71°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 64°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 52°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Warrnambool is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 898 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29 mm. That's 91 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.Warrnambool is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 3.6 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
Warrnambool 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 July, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Warrnambool is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. 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, 11mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Warrnambool is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 43 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 Warrnambool is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 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 Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool 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.