Climate Insights for Mount Albert

The climate in Mount Albert is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 942mm of precipitation falls per year. Mount Albert receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mount Albert is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 116cm accumulating over the season.

Mount Albert has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Mount Albert is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 942mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 101mm of rainfall. April and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 59mm. That's 42mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 116cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Mount Albert 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 March, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 20km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Mount Albert, which began on March 20, 2026. Mount Albert is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Mount Albert is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mount Albert 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.