Palmerston Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Palmerston maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Palmerston experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in October to a very warm 33°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 18°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Palmerston has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1910 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Palmerston shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 443 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.3 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Palmerston Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Palmerston serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in August to 29°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Palmerston.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 72%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in January, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in February and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Palmerston in Australia
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Palmerston occurs in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 33°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 443 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 316 hours of sunshine.
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