Climate Insights for Whittlesea

The climate in Whittlesea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 225mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Whittlesea 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: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, April, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Whittlesea sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 27°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Whittlesea is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 225mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 33mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 3mm. That's 29mm 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.

Whittlesea is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Whittlesea, which began on June 21, 2026. Whittlesea 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 October at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Whittlesea is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whittlesea 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.