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Ararat Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Ararat can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Ararat can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in January to a moderate 12°C in the coolest month, August.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Ararat experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 542 mm yearly. The climate in Ararat shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in September, with an average of 61 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 26 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ararat Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Ararat

Wed   Jan 15
25°C | 11°C
SW 9 m/s
6.6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
20°C | 10°C
SW 7 m/s
0.3 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
25°C | 11°C
SE 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ararat in Australia

During the months of March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Ararat?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Ararat?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ararat?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ararat?
    September tops the wettest month list with 61 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ararat?
    March is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.