Climate Insights for Itanhandu

The climate in Itanhandu is cold. The average annual temperature is -53°C and approximately 78mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 11mm of rainfall. Itanhandu 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: December, November, October. The coldest months are January, April, March, when temperatures can drop to -67°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Itanhandu vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -42°C with a mean of -46°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -67°C and an average temperature of -62°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Itanhandu is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 78mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 11mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 11cm.

Itanhandu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Itanhandu, which began on June 21, 2026. Itanhandu 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 December at around -42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -67°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Itanhandu 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.