Climate Insights for Chinatown

The climate in Chinatown is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 281mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 43mm of rainfall. Chinatown is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Chinatown has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Chinatown is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 281mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 43mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6mm. That's 37mm 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.

Chinatown is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 27km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Chinatown, which began on March 20, 2026. Chinatown 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 September at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Chinatown is during January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chinatown 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.