Climate Insights for Cockburn Town

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Hottest
August
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
March
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
October
157 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cockburn Town is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 899 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cockburn Town receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cockburn Town is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are March, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Cockburn Town is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 35.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Cockburn Town receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cockburn Town is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are March, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 74°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°FebMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°MarMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°AprMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°MayMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°AugMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°SepMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°F
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Cockburn Town has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Cockburn Town has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 54mmFebPrecipitation: 38mmMarPrecipitation: 33mmAprPrecipitation: 43mmMayPrecipitation: 99mmJunPrecipitation: 69mmJulPrecipitation: 59mmAugPrecipitation: 82mmSepPrecipitation: 111mmOctPrecipitation: 157mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmDecPrecipitation: 56mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inAugPrecipitation: 3.2inSepPrecipitation: 4.4inOctPrecipitation: 6.2inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 2.2in
Precipitation

Cockburn Town is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 899 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 33 mm. That's 124 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.Cockburn Town is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.3 in. That's 4.9 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 22km/hAugWind Speed: 21km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Cockburn Town is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/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 24km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Cockburn Town is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 5mph 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 15mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr24°76°F
May26°78°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Cockburn Town is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Cockburn Town is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°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 Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C74 °F
25 °C76 °F
23 km/h14 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
25 °C76 °F
25 km/h16 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
24 °C76 °F
24 km/h15 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
22 km/h14 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
21 km/h13 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
20 km/h12 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
21 km/h13 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
18 km/h11 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
22 km/h14 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
27 °C80 °F
23 km/h14 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
25 km/h15 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in