Swan Hill 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Swan Hill'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 32.7°C, with a notable 15.9°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
Rainfall patterns show Jan as the wettest month with 101mm, while Feb receives just 1mm. Annual rainfall totals 423mm, spread across an average of 49 rain days.
Compared to the Victoria average, Swan Hill is 3.7°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 423mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Swan Hill. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Swan Hill'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 Swan Hill's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Swan Hill reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 23.5°C, while the average minimum is 11.5°C. This 12.0°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Swan Hill showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 423mm, 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 | 29.6 | 17.6 | 101 | 7 | 26.5 | 38% |
| February | 32.7 | 17.4 | 1 | 1 | 27.0 | 19% |
| March | 30.0 | 16.3 | 3 | 2 | 21.4 | 24% |
| April | 21.0 | 9.7 | 35 | 3 | 14.5 | 39% |
| May | 18.3 | 7.4 | 49 | 6 | 10.9 | 46% |
| June | 13.8 | 5.1 | 40 | 6 | 8.3 | 57% |
| July | 13.9 | 5.2 | 16 | 4 | 8.7 | 57% |
| August | 18.3 | 7.6 | 17 | 6 | 12.6 | 47% |
| September | 19.7 | 8.2 | 31 | 4 | 16.9 | 36% |
| October | 25.0 | 11.4 | 26 | 3 | 23.2 | 27% |
| November | 28.4 | 15.1 | 83 | 5 | 24.8 | 25% |
| December | 31.3 | 16.5 | 20 | 2 | 29.7 | 21% |