Climate Insights for Mackenzie

The climate in Mackenzie is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 713mm of precipitation falls per year. Mackenzie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mackenzie is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Mackenzie experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Mackenzie vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Mackenzie is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 713mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 89mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 40mm. That's 50mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Mackenzie receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Mackenzie is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Mackenzie, which began on March 20, 2026. Mackenzie is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Mackenzie is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mackenzie based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.