Climate Insights for Gunbarrel

The climate in Gunbarrel is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 651mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 125mm of rainfall. Gunbarrel 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Gunbarrel experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Gunbarrel has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Gunbarrel is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 651mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 125mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 24mm. That's 100mm less than May, 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. Gunbarrel receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 246cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gunbarrel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 August, 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 Gunbarrel, which began on March 20, 2026. Gunbarrel 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 7 days from now.

The best time to visit Gunbarrel 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 66mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gunbarrel 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.