Climate Insights for Wilderness
Climate Overview
The climate in Wilderness is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 552 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wilderness receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wilderness 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Wilderness is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 21.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Wilderness receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wilderness 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Wilderness sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.Wilderness sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 75°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wilderness is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 552 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 59 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 37 mm. That's 23 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Wilderness is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.5 in. That's 0.9 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Wilderness is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.Wilderness is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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 Wilderness 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 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Wilderness 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 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 49°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 Wilderness 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 Wilderness 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.