Climate Insights for Alton

The climate in Alton is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 843mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 135mm of rainfall. Alton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 72cm accumulating over the season.

Alton has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Alton is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 843mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 135mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27mm. That's 109mm less than May, 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 72cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Alton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Alton, which began on March 20, 2026. Alton 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Alton is during July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alton 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.