Climate Overview
The climate in Montagu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 313mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Montagu 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: October, April, May. The coldest months are July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.
Temperature
Montagu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Montagu is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 313mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 9mm. That's 23mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Montagu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
16 days until Spring
It is currently winter in Montagu, which began on June 21, 2026. Montagu 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 October at around 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 9 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 76mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 11 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from 8 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 79mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Montagu 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.
