Elgin's winters are harsh and cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing, averaging around -2°C in January. Spring brings gradual warming, with March marking the beginning of a more stable temperature range, averaging around 6°C. Summer is warm to hot, with June to August temperatures frequently reaching highs above 30°C, though July and August are only slightly warmer than the previous month. Autumn is similar to spring, with temperatures gradually cooling from September's average high of 20°C back down towards freezing by November. Winters return in December, mirroring January's cold averages.