Gallipoli Weather:
Mediterranean climate is hot and dry in summer; warm and rainy in winter. The Gallipoli Peninsula has climatic characteristics between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea climates. In Autumn and Spring days are long. It is rainy throughout the year; winters are mild and summers are hot.
The average of daily temperature is 14.6°C, while the average maximum temperature is in June (24°C) and July (24.6°C). The average minimum is in January (6°C) and February (6.3°C). The most sunny month of the year is July with 12.6 hours daily and the least is December with 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.
The average sea temperature is 15.5°C, rising to an average maximum in August of 23.5°C.
The region is rather humid with a yearly average relative humidity of 72%. The yearly precipitation average is 608.3 mm, highest in December (105.3 mm) and lowest in August with 7.6 mm. There is some snow during January, February and March. This snow remains on the ground for 5–6 days on average.
The dominant wind direction is north-east and it blows 180 days a year on average.
The weather in April at Gallipoli can be warm during the day and extremely cold overnight (temperatures may be below 0 degrees celsius). Rain and very cold winds are possible specially at nighttime. Visitors should ensure they are adequately equipped for these extremes by ensuring that they take appropriate warm and protective clothing as indicated on Anzac Day Tips section. Please see Packing details on the section for what to bring.
There is no shelter at any of the commemorative sites in Gallipoli. Large crowds, limited public utilities, and traffic and security arrangements can result in long waiting periods and be ready for it. Visitors will be exposed to the weather for the entire period they are on site and it could be up to 24 hours.
Villers-Bretonneux Weather:
Situated to the limit of the headways of cold and dry continental polar air, Villers-Bretonneux is characterized by wet and fresh air masses coming from the Atlantic Ocean. The region presents many nuances in the progress of the seasons and depending on the location, there can be lots of difference in terms of climate.
In winter, Picardy is generally wetter than cold with a persevering coolness, a quasi-permanent humidity and powerful winds, especially in border of the coast. On the heights of Bray and in Thiérache, the snow can however accumulate and persist some days.
Summer is rather short and moderated (17°C to 20°C approximately). Yet beautiful sunny days arise all year long.
Weather can be extremely cold in the Somme region in April. The Australian National Memorial site is exposed to the elements and can be very cold before and after dawn service. As they may be parked some distance from the event site, access to vehicles and coaches will be limited. Visitors should ensure that they are appropriately equipped for cold, wet, and windy weather. Visitors take appropriate clothing with them when they disembark from coach or car on arrival. A small day pack may be useful to carry extra clothing and drinking water.
