Climate Insights for Pennington

The climate in Pennington is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1054mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 147mm of rainfall. Pennington 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Pennington sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Pennington is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1054mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 147mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 28mm. That's 118mm less than April, 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.

Pennington is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Pennington, which began on June 21, 2026. Pennington 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 February at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Pennington is during January, March, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°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 Pennington 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.