Climate Insights for Forest Hills
Climate Overview
The climate in Forest Hills is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 950 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 125 mm of rainfall. Forest Hills 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Forest Hills is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 37.4 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Forest Hills 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.
Temperature
Forest Hills sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Forest Hills sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 82°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Forest Hills is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 950 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 18 mm. That's 107 mm less than December, 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.Forest Hills is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.7 in. That's 4.2 in less than December, 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.
Wind
Forest Hills is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Forest Hills is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Forest Hills is during March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 61 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Forest Hills is during March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Forest Hills 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Forest Hills based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.