Climate Insights for Kinross

The climate in Kinross is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 741mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 138mm of rainfall. Kinross 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: October, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Kinross vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Kinross is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 741mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 138mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3mm. That's 135mm less than December, 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.

Kinross 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 September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/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 autumn in Kinross, which began on March 20, 2026. Kinross 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 October at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

The best time to visit Kinross is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Kinross 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.