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Castlemaine Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Castlemaine 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. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Castlemaine can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in January to a moderate 12°C in the coolest month, July.

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, Castlemaine experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 590 mm yearly. The climate in Castlemaine shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in September, with an average of 65 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 28 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Castlemaine Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Castlemaine

Wed   Jan 15
27°C | 12°C
SW 7 m/s
1 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
23°C | 10°C
S 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
27°C | 12°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 Castlemaine 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 Castlemaine?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Castlemaine?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Castlemaine?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Castlemaine?
    September tops the wettest month list with 65 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Castlemaine?
    March is the driest month with 28 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.