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Malanda Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from warm conditions to warm. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Malanda experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in December, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 22°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Malanda is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1553 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives heavy rainfall, averaging 319 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 31 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Malanda Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Malanda varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.1 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 5.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cairns, Australia (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cairns, Australia (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Forecast for Malanda

Mon   Jan 13
33°C | 22°C
NE 2 m/s
5.4 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Jan 14
33°C | 22°C
W 2 m/s
17 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Wed   Jan 15
33°C | 21°C
SE 2 m/s
5.5 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Malanda in Australia

During the months of April, May, June, July, August and September 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 the rainy season in Malanda?
    Rainy season in Malanda occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Malanda?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Malanda?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Malanda?
    February tops the wettest month list with 319 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Malanda?
    September is the driest month with 31 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Malanda?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 272 hours of sunshine.

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