Climate Insights for Clydesdale

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Hottest
January
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
December
135 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Clydesdale is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 739 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 135 mm of rainfall. Clydesdale is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Clydesdale is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 29.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Clydesdale is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 16°FebMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JunMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°JulMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 3°AugMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°SepMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 12°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°DecMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 51°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°F
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Temperatures in Clydesdale vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Clydesdale vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 125mmFebPrecipitation: 113mmMarPrecipitation: 64mmAprPrecipitation: 76mmMayPrecipitation: 21mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 15mmOctPrecipitation: 60mmNovPrecipitation: 113mmDecPrecipitation: 135mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.9inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inAprPrecipitation: 3inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Clydesdale is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 739 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 130 mm less than December, 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.Clydesdale is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.1 in less than December, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Clydesdale is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Clydesdale is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°62°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul10°51°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct20°67°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Clydesdale is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 54 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Clydesdale is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 81°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Clydesdale 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Clydesdale based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C38 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h8 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in