Climate Insights for Poya

The climate in Poya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 995mm of precipitation falls per year. Poya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Poya 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, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Poya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Poya is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 995mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 157mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 32mm. That's 125mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Poya is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Poya, which began on March 20, 2026. Poya 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 January at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Poya is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Poya 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.