When is the best time to go to Derby
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Derby, 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 Derby
Derby weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Derby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 222mm | 8hrs | 13.8hrs |
Derby's weather in January is typically very hot and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derby for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Derby and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Derby with around 222mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 202mm | 7.7hrs | 13.4hrs |
February in Derby is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derby for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Derby and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Derby with around 202mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 117mm | 8.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Derby is characteristically very hot and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derby for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Derby and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Derby with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 21mm | 10.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
Derby's weather in April is typically very hot and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derby, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Derby and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Derby with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 17mm | 9.8hrs | 12.1hrs |
May is a dry month in Derby and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derby, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Derby and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Derby with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 7mm | 10.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
The climate in Derby during June can be summarized as hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Derby, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Derby and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Derby with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 4mm | 10.8hrs | 13.4hrs |
July in Derby is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Derby, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Derby and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Derby with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 0mm | 11.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Derby is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derby, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Derby and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Derby with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 1mm | 11.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
Derby's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derby, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Derby and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Derby with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 2mm | 11.4hrs | 12.1hrs |
October is a very dry month in Derby and the temperature is generally very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derby, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Derby and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Derby with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 15mm | 11hrs | 13.8hrs |
The weather in November in Derby is characteristically very hot and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derby, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Derby and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (98°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Derby with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 61mm | 9.6hrs | 13.4hrs |
December in Derby is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
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 Derby.
December is in the summer in Derby and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 26°C (80°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Derby with around 61mm 2.4 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Derby weather stats
| Hottest month: | December | 36°C 96.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 222mm 8.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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