Climate Insights for Malmesbury
Climate Overview
The climate in Malmesbury is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 528 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 117 mm of rainfall. Malmesbury 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 6°C.The climate in Malmesbury is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 20.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Malmesbury 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 42°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Malmesbury vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Malmesbury vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Malmesbury is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 528 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 117 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8 mm. That's 109 mm 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.Malmesbury is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 4.3 in 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.
Wind
Malmesbury is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Malmesbury is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Malmesbury 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 24 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Malmesbury 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 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Malmesbury 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 Malmesbury 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.