Climate Insights for Chatsworth

The climate in Chatsworth is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 375mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 83mm of rainfall. Chatsworth 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Chatsworth vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Chatsworth is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 375mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 83mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5mm. That's 78mm 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.

Chatsworth is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Chatsworth, which began on June 21, 2026. Chatsworth 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Chatsworth is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chatsworth 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.