Climate Insights for Danville

The climate in Danville is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 556mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 148mm of rainfall. Danville is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, September, July. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Danville vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Danville is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 556mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 148mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 148mm 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.

Danville 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 July, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Danville, which began on June 21, 2026. Danville 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 June at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Danville is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Danville 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.