Climate Insights for Merino Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
December
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Merino Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,018 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 150 mm of rainfall. Merino Airstrip 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 10°C.The climate in Merino Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 40.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.9 in of rainfall. Merino Airstrip 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 50°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°JunMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°F
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Merino Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Merino Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 83°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 130mmFebPrecipitation: 142mmMarPrecipitation: 81mmAprPrecipitation: 100mmMayPrecipitation: 53mmJunPrecipitation: 14mmJulPrecipitation: 16mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSepPrecipitation: 74mmOctPrecipitation: 107mmNovPrecipitation: 125mmDecPrecipitation: 150mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.1inFebPrecipitation: 5.6inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.9inOctPrecipitation: 4.2inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inDecPrecipitation: 5.9in
Precipitation

Merino Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,018 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 14 mm. That's 136 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.Merino Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.6 in. That's 5.4 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: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Merino Airstrip 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 October, averaging 12km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Merino Airstrip 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 October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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

Jan23°74°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr20°68°F
May18°64°F
Jun16°60°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Merino Airstrip is during March, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Merino Airstrip is during March, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°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 Merino Airstrip 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 Merino Airstrip 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
19 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h7 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
12 km/h7 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in