Climate Insights for Maclear

The climate in Maclear is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1315mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 252mm of rainfall. Maclear 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between July and November.

Temperatures in Maclear vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 7°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.

Maclear is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1315mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 252mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 14mm. That's 238mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between July and November, totalling around 11cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Maclear 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 August, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Maclear, which began on March 20, 2026. Maclear is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maclear 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.