Climate Insights for Stanford

The climate in Stanford is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 451mm of precipitation falls per year. Juli is the wettest month, receiving around 67mm of rainfall. Stanford 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: Januar, Februar, Dezember. The coldest months are Juli, August, Juni, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Stanford vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Stanford is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 451mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 67mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 49mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Stanford is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Stanford, which began on June 21, 2026. Stanford 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 Januar at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Stanford is during Januar, Februar, März, April, Oktober, November and Dezember, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stanford 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.