What’s the climate like in Atherton?
The current climate of Atherton features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 26°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Atherton in recent years was 41°C in November 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in July 2022.
On average, Atherton receives 1239 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Atherton?
The best time to visit Atherton for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Atherton. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Atherton
The climate table of Atherton shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 249 | 207 | 210 | 133 | 52 | 39 | 32 | 19 | 20 | 43 | 40 | 195 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January, February, November and December
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 1239 mm per year, averaging 103 mm per month
- Driest months: 19 mm in August, 20 mm in September and 32 mm in July
- Wettest months: 249 mm in January, 210 mm in March and 207 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Atherton
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Atherton, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Atherton
This graph shows how much precipitation Atherton, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Atherton
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Atherton, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Atherton
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Atherton, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Atherton
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Atherton, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Atherton by Month
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