Climate Insights for Sedgefield

The climate in Sedgefield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 542mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm of rainfall. Sedgefield 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Sedgefield sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Sedgefield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 542mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 97mm of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 18mm. That's 79mm less than September, 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.

Sedgefield is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 winter in Sedgefield, which began on June 21, 2026. Sedgefield 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 51 days from now.

The best time to visit Sedgefield 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 36mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°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 Sedgefield 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.