Climate Insights for Huntly

The climate in Huntly is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1122mm of precipitation falls per year. Huntly receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Huntly 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Huntly sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 25°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Huntly is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1122mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 122mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 65mm. That's 56mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Huntly is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Huntly, which began on June 21, 2026. Huntly 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Huntly is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Huntly 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.