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Dandenong Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Dandenong is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Dandenong, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January to a moderate 14°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Dandenong receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 760 mm. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, September, sees around 81 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, March, still receives a respectable 43 mm of rainfall.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Dandenong, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Forecast for Dandenong

Wed   Jan 15
24°C | 14°C
SW 7 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Thu   Jan 16
20°C | 13°C
S 6 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
24°C | 13°C
S 5 m/s
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Dandenong in Australia

During the months of March, April, October, 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 Dandenong?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Dandenong?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dandenong?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dandenong?
    September tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dandenong?
    March is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dandenong?
    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.