Sale Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Sale's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 26.5 degrees. That gives Sale an annual average daytime high of 20.2 degrees, 0.4 degrees warmer than the Victoria mean.
Daytime highs peak at 26.5 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 4.7 degrees in July. That is a 21.8 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 9.4 degrees across the year, 0.6 degrees colder than the Victoria average of 10.0.
Annual rainfall totals 681mm across 93 rain days, close to the Victoria average. The wettest month is January at 107mm, and February is the driest at 2mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between January and February is massive, so timing your visit matters.
By our reckoning, March (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while July (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, March is your best bet.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 6.6/10 - Ranked #92 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, VIC avg 5.9)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 25.6 | 13.6 | 167 | 9.7 |
| Autumn | 20.1 | 9.5 | 117 | 6.7 |
| Winter | 14.7 | 5.3 | 192 | 2.4 |
| Spring | 20.5 | 9.2 | 205 | 7.7 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Sale.
25.0°C, 107mm rain February
26.5°C, 2mm rain March
24.7°C, 28mm rain April
18.4°C, 63mm rain May
17.1°C, 26mm rain June
13.4°C, 46mm rain July
13.0°C, 81mm rain August
17.8°C, 65mm rain September
17.9°C, 66mm rain October
20.1°C, 66mm rain November
23.6°C, 72mm rain December
25.3°C, 57mm rain
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