Climate Insights for Prescott

The climate in Prescott is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 461mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 85mm of rainfall. Prescott 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Prescott vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Prescott is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 461mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 85mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11mm. That's 74mm less than July, 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 50cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.

Prescott is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Prescott, which began on June 21, 2026. Prescott 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 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (6 days from now).

The best time to visit Prescott is during May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Prescott 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.