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Box Hill Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Box Hill is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Box Hill, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in January to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Box Hill receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 771 mm. Box Hill offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between September (80 mm) and March (44 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Box Hill serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in August to 17°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Forecast for Box Hill

Wed   Jan 15
26°C | 15°C
SW 6 m/s
7.2 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
21°C | 13°C
S 6 m/s
2.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Fri   Jan 17
25°C | 14°C
S 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Box Hill 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 Box Hill?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Box Hill?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Box Hill?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Box Hill?
    September tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Box Hill?
    March is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Box Hill?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.