Climate Insights for Highland

The climate in Highland is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 260mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 46mm of rainfall. Highland 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 -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Highland has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 27°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Highland is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 260mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 46mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 45mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 37cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Highland 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 April, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Highland, which began on March 20, 2026. Highland 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Highland is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Highland 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.