Climate Insights for McKenzie's

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
December
167 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in McKenzie's is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,120 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 167 mm of rainfall. McKenzie's 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in McKenzie's is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 44.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.6 in of rainfall. McKenzie's 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°MayMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°JunMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 6°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°SepMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°F
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McKenzie's sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°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 March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.McKenzie's sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 79°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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: 150mmFebPrecipitation: 142mmMarPrecipitation: 108mmAprPrecipitation: 114mmMayPrecipitation: 47mmJunPrecipitation: 20mmJulPrecipitation: 23mmAugPrecipitation: 38mmSepPrecipitation: 67mmOctPrecipitation: 108mmNovPrecipitation: 135mmDecPrecipitation: 167mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.9inFebPrecipitation: 5.6inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.9inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inOctPrecipitation: 4.2inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inDecPrecipitation: 6.6in
Precipitation

McKenzie's is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,120 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 167 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 20 mm. That's 147 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.McKenzie's is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.8 in. That's 5.8 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

McKenzie's is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.McKenzie's is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°69°F
Feb20°69°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May15°59°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit McKenzie's is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit McKenzie's is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°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 McKenzie's 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 McKenzie's 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
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h5 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in