Climate Insights for Retreat

The climate in Retreat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 552mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 138mm of rainfall. Retreat 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 12°C.

Retreat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Retreat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 552mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 138mm of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 11mm. That's 127mm less than June, 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.

Retreat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Retreat, which began on June 21, 2026. Retreat 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 54 days from now.

The best time to visit Retreat is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Retreat 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.