Climate Insights for Lathrop

The climate in Lathrop is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 648mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 169mm of rainfall. Lathrop is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Lathrop vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°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 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Lathrop is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 648mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 169mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 169mm 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.

Lathrop 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 June, 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 Lathrop, which began on June 21, 2026. Lathrop 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 33°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 Lathrop 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 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 22mm 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 Lathrop 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.