Climate Insights for Tarma

The climate in Tarma is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1608mm of precipitation falls per year. Tarma receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tarma 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: November, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season.

Tarma sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 12°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 7°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Tarma is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1608mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 227mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 36mm. That's 191mm less than February, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10cm.

Tarma 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 May, 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 autumn in Tarma, which began on March 20, 2026. Tarma 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 November at around 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tarma 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.