Climate Insights for Mount Frere

The climate in Mount Frere is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 174mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Mount Frere 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: September, April, October. The coldest months are December, January, June, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to August, with around 123cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Mount Frere vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Mount Frere is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 174mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 33mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than May, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to August, with around 123cm accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Mount Frere is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 2km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Mount Frere, which began on June 21, 2026. Mount Frere 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 September at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mount Frere 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.