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Mount Hotham Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Mount Hotham experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Mount Hotham is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in January to a chilly 8°C in August.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 0°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mount Hotham has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1121 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, September, sees around 113 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, March, still receives a respectable 63 mm of rainfall.

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

Forecast for Mount Hotham

Wed   Jan 15
21°C | 8°C
N 6 m/s
14 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
14°C | 3°C
SE 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
18°C | 3°C
SE 7 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 Mount Hotham in Australia

During the months of January, February, March 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 Mount Hotham?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mount Hotham?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mount Hotham?
    September tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mount Hotham?
    March is the driest month with 63 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.