Climate Insights for Mosgiel

The climate in Mosgiel is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1009mm of precipitation falls per year. Mosgiel receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mosgiel 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between May and October.

Mosgiel sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Mosgiel is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1009mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 128mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 45mm. That's 83mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between May and October, totalling around 16cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Mosgiel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Mosgiel, which began on June 21, 2026. Mosgiel 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 February at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mosgiel 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.