When is the best time to go to Atherton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Atherton, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Atherton
Atherton weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Atherton are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 248mm | 7.1hrs | 13.8hrs |
Hot and very wet weather often prevails in Atherton during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atherton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Atherton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Atherton with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 241mm | 6.3hrs | 13.4hrs |
February in Atherton is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atherton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Atherton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Atherton with around 241mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Atherton weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 237mm | 6.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Atherton is characteristically warm and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atherton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Atherton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Atherton with around 237mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 86mm | 6.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
Atherton's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Atherton.
April is in the fall / autumn in Atherton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Atherton with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 57mm | 6.3hrs | 12.1hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Atherton and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Atherton.
May is in the fall / autumn in Atherton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Atherton with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 39mm | 7.4hrs | 13.8hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Atherton and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Atherton.
June is in the winter in Atherton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Atherton with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 22mm | 7.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
July in Atherton is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Atherton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Atherton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Atherton with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 22mm | 7.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Atherton is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Atherton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Atherton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Atherton with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 20mm | 8hrs | 12.5hrs |
Atherton's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Atherton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Atherton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Atherton with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Atherton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 32mm | 8.5hrs | 12.1hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Atherton and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Atherton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Atherton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Atherton with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 88mm | 8.5hrs | 13.8hrs |
November in Atherton is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Atherton.
November is in the spring in Atherton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Atherton with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Atherton weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 138mm | 8.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
December in Atherton is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atherton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Atherton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Atherton with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Atherton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 248mm 9.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 29°C 84.2°F |
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