Climate Insights for Ashton

The climate in Ashton is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 655mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Ashton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Ashton experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Ashton has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Ashton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 655mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 82mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10mm. That's 71mm less than January, 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. Ashton receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 305cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 77cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ashton is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/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 spring in Ashton, which began on March 20, 2026. Ashton 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 July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Ashton is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ashton 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.