Climate Insights for Cape Rodney

The climate in Cape Rodney is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2121mm of precipitation falls per year. Cape Rodney receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Rodney 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, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Cape Rodney has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Cape Rodney is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2121mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 177mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 273mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 94mm. That's 179mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Cape Rodney 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 September, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 16km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Cape Rodney, which began on September 23, 2026. Cape Rodney 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 25°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cape Rodney 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.