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Forest Hill Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Forest Hill can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to mild. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Forest Hill. 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 6°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Forest Hill has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 785 mm of rainfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, September, sees around 82 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, March, still receives a respectable 45 mm of rainfall.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Forest Hill, 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 (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (17 KM, 10 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 (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Average wind speed

The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Forecast for Forest Hill

Wed   Jan 15
24°C | 14°C
SW 6 m/s
8.7 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Thu   Jan 16
20°C | 12°C
S 5 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
25°C | 12°C
S 5 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 Forest 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 Forest Hill?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Forest Hill?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Forest Hill?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Forest Hill?
    September tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Forest Hill?
    March is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Forest 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.