Climate Overview
The climate in Whitehaven is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1540mm of precipitation falls per year. Whitehaven receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whitehaven is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Whitehaven sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Whitehaven is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1540mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 163mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 57mm. That's 106mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 9cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.
Wind
Whitehaven is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
3 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Whitehaven, which began on March 20, 2026. Whitehaven 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 August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 5 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 234mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 12 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 405mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 7 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 464mm across the season with a monthly average of 155mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 5 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 435mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whitehaven 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.
