Palmerston Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Palmerston experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 18°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Palmerston ranges from 25°C in August to 29°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Palmerston.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Palmerston ranges from 3°C in January to 4°C in February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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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