Climate Insights for Falam

The climate in Falam is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1783mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 378mm of rainfall. Falam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Falam vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Falam is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1783mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 149mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 378mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 371mm less than July, the wettest month. 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.

Falam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/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 autumn in Falam, which began on September 23, 2026. Falam 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 April at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Falam is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Falam 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.