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Hawthorn Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Hawthorn can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Hawthorn can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Hawthorn experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 727 mm yearly. Hawthorn experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 74 mm in September, the wettest month, and 42 mm in March, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Hawthorn can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (6 KM, 3 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 (6 KM, 3 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 (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Forecast for Hawthorn

Wed   Jan 15
26°C | 15°C
SW 5 m/s
6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
20°C | 14°C
S 5 m/s
1.1 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Fri   Jan 17
23°C | 15°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 Hawthorn in Australia

During the months of January, February, 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Hawthorn?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hawthorn?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hawthorn?
    September tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hawthorn?
    March is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hawthorn?
    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.