Climate Insights for Glencoe

South Africa

Hottest
January
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
December
185 mm rain7.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Glencoe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 953 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 185 mm of rainfall. Glencoe 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 5°C.The climate in Glencoe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 37.5 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7.3 in of rainfall. Glencoe 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 41°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°FebMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°JunMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 7°SepMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°OctMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°NovMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°DecMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 59°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°F
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Temperatures in Glencoe vary considerably across the year, with a 22°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 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Glencoe vary considerably across the year, with a 40°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 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 185mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.8inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inAprPrecipitation: 3.2inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inNovPrecipitation: 4.8inDecPrecipitation: 7.3in
Precipitation

Glencoe is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 953 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 185 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6 mm. That's 178 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.Glencoe is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.3 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 7 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Glencoe 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 September, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Glencoe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May15°58°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct18°65°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec20°69°F

The best time to visit Glencoe is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 76 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 5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Glencoe is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 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 41°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Glencoe 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 Glencoe 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
15 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
27 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
46 mm1.8 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C53 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in