Ross River Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Ross River is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Ross River remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in December, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 14°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Ross River has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 950 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives heavy rainfall, averaging 248 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 14 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ross River 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
While the amount of sunshine in Ross River varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.0 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 6.7 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 22°C in June to 27°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ross River.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 76%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May and highest during February, March, April, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ross River in Australia
The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August, September and October.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and February.
Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 248 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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