Climate Insights for Albany

The climate in Albany is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1204mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 214mm of rainfall. Albany is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Albany vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Albany is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1204mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 214mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4mm. That's 210mm less than December, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 17cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Albany is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 spring in Albany, which began on March 20, 2026. Albany 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 August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Albany is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 22mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albany 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.