Atherton Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Atherton maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Atherton remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in December to a comfortable 23°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 13°C in July.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Atherton has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1186 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Atherton, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 271 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 18 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Atherton Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Atherton enjoys sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 9.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Atherton.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 74%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Atherton
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The best time of year to visit Atherton in Australia
During the months of May, June, July and August 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, March and December.
December has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 271 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 272 hours of sunshine.
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