Climate Insights for Bonnievale

The climate in Bonnievale is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 264mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Bonnievale 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, September. The coldest months are May, April, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Bonnievale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 16°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 10°C. May is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Bonnievale is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 264mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than March, 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.

Bonnievale 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 September, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Bonnievale, which began on June 21, 2026. Bonnievale 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in May near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bonnievale 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.