Climate Insights for Bedford

The climate in Bedford is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 233mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Bedford is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, April. The coldest months are March, June, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Bedford has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 19°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Bedford is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 233mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 33mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3mm. That's 30mm 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.

Bedford 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 December, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Bedford, which began on June 21, 2026. Bedford is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Bedford is during January, February, April, May, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, March can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bedford 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.