Climate Insights for Whittlesea
Climate Overview
The climate in Whittlesea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 681 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 108 mm 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.The climate in Whittlesea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 26.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.2 in 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 36°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Whittlesea 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Whittlesea vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Whittlesea is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 681 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 14 mm. That's 93 mm less than January, 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 a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.6 in. That's 3.7 in less than January, 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
Whittlesea 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 July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.Whittlesea 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 July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 Whittlesea is during March, 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 72 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Whittlesea is during March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
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.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 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.