Climate Insights for Mao

The climate in Mao is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 617mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 85mm of rainfall. Mao is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Mao sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 34°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Mao is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 617mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 85mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17mm. That's 68mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Mao is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Mao, which began on June 21, 2026. Mao 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 August at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Mao is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°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 Mao 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. 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.