Mount Gambier 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Mount Gambier's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 5.1°C up to 24.5°C, with a notable 9.7°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
Rainfall patterns show Jul as the wettest month with 92mm, while Feb receives just 2mm. Annual rainfall totals 627mm, spread across an average of 112 rain days.
Mount Gambier runs 4.1°C cooler than the South Australia average. The 627mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Mount Gambier. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Mount Gambier's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Mount Gambier's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Mount Gambier reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 18.8°C, while the average minimum is 9.5°C. This 9.3°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Mount Gambier showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 627mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.7 | 13.6 | 70 | 10 | 23.7 | 53% |
| February | 24.4 | 11.9 | 2 | 0 | 23.9 | 41% |
| March | 24.5 | 12.1 | 8 | 3 | 17.9 | 40% |
| April | 17.4 | 9.3 | 33 | 8 | 9.7 | 55% |
| May | 17.2 | 7.8 | 16 | 4 | 8.6 | 53% |
| June | 13.2 | 5.1 | 46 | 9 | 6.5 | 61% |
| July | 12.9 | 5.9 | 92 | 15 | 7.2 | 65% |
| August | 16.0 | 8.6 | 82 | 15 | 10.4 | 62% |
| September | 14.8 | 8.8 | 78 | 19 | 12.0 | 63% |
| October | 18.1 | 8.5 | 68 | 11 | 19.4 | 57% |
| November | 20.9 | 10.6 | 83 | 10 | 20.9 | 52% |
| December | 23.0 | 11.8 | 50 | 8 | 24.2 | 48% |