Climate Insights for Clarens

The climate in Clarens is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 947mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 217mm of rainfall. Clarens is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and July.

Temperatures in Clarens vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Clarens is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 947mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 217mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7mm. That's 210mm 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 June and July, totalling around 8cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Clarens 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 October, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 winter in Clarens, which began on June 21, 2026. Clarens is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Clarens is during February, March, April, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Clarens 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.