Climate Insights for Alva

The climate in Alva is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1393mm of precipitation falls per year. Alva receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alva is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Alva sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 33°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Alva is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1393mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 243mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 39mm. That's 203mm less than June, 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.

Alva is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap 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 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Alva, which began on June 21, 2026. Alva 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Alva is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alva 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.