Climate Insights for Makhu

The climate in Makhu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 684mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 197mm of rainfall. Makhu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Makhu vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Makhu is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 684mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 197mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 12mm. That's 185mm less than July, 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.

Makhu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Makhu, which began on June 21, 2026. Makhu 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 May at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Makhu is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Makhu 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.