Climate Insights for Allendale

The climate in Allendale is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 534mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 123mm of rainfall. Allendale is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Allendale vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 25°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Allendale is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 534mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 123mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 123mm less than January, 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.

Allendale is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Allendale, which began on March 20, 2026. Allendale 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 July at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Allendale is during April, May, June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Allendale 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.