Climate Insights for Murchison

South Africa

Hottest
December
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
February
112 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Murchison is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 472 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 112 mm of rainfall. Murchison 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Murchison is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 18.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Murchison 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°MayMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°JunMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°JulMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°AugMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°SepMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 16°OctMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°DecMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°F
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Temperatures in Murchison vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Murchison vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 93mmFebPrecipitation: 112mmMarPrecipitation: 37mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 12mmOctPrecipitation: 26mmNovPrecipitation: 49mmDecPrecipitation: 93mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 1inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inDecPrecipitation: 3.7in
Precipitation

Murchison is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 472 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 112 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 109 mm less than February, 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.Murchison is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.3 in less than February, 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: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Murchison 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 January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Murchison 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 January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr23°74°F
May20°69°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°78°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Murchison is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 13 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Murchison is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Murchison 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 Murchison 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
21 °C71 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
32 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in