Gawler Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Gawler, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C (59°F) during cooler months like August.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in January to around 6°C (43°F) during August.

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Temperature ranges by month

Gawler tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 453 mm (18 in) of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, September it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 58 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month March brings less rainfall, with 18 mm (0.7 in) over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gawler Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Gawler. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.9 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Gawler.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 61%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year