Daylesford 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Daylesford's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 3.3°C lows in the coldest months to 24.6°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 13.8°C.
The wettest month is Jan (99mm), and the driest is Feb (2mm). This creates an annual total of 678mm distributed across about 100 rain days.
Daylesford runs 2.9°C cooler than the Victoria average. The 678mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Daylesford. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Daylesford'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 Daylesford's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Daylesford reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 16.9°C, while the average minimum is 7.5°C. This 9.4°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Daylesford showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 678mm, 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 | 23.3 | 12.0 | 99 | 10 | 25.0 | 48% |
| February | 24.6 | 11.5 | 2 | 1 | 25.9 | 36% |
| March | 22.7 | 11.0 | 4 | 3 | 20.5 | 38% |
| April | 15.1 | 7.0 | 59 | 6 | 12.3 | 55% |
| May | 13.5 | 5.9 | 50 | 6 | 9.8 | 61% |
| June | 8.9 | 3.3 | 42 | 5 | 6.7 | 68% |
| July | 8.9 | 3.3 | 93 | 13 | 6.6 | 71% |
| August | 12.1 | 5.2 | 74 | 12 | 10.6 | 64% |
| September | 12.2 | 4.7 | 72 | 15 | 13.0 | 60% |
| October | 16.6 | 6.9 | 71 | 9 | 20.8 | 51% |
| November | 21.0 | 9.3 | 75 | 11 | 23.4 | 42% |
| December | 23.3 | 10.2 | 38 | 9 | 27.8 | 37% |