Climate Insights for Carnation

The climate in Carnation is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2113mm of precipitation falls per year. Carnation receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Carnation is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Agosto, Luglio, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Dicembre, Gennaio, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Carnation experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Carnation vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Agosto is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Carnation is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2113mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 305mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 33mm. That's 272mm less than December, 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. Carnation receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 270cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Carnation 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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Carnation, which began on March 20, 2026. Carnation is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Agosto at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Carnation is during Luglio and Agosto, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carnation 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.