Climate Insights for Marquard

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
December
28°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
January
139mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Marquard is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 762mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 139mm of rainfall. Marquard 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Apr Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° May Max: 21° Average: 12° Min: 4° Jun Max: 18° Average: 8° Min: 0° Jul Max: 17° Average: 8° Min: -1° Aug Max: 21° Average: 11° Min: 2° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 7° Oct Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 10° Nov Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 12° Dec Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Marquard vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 8°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 139mm Feb Precipitation: 126mm Mar Precipitation: 78mm Apr Precipitation: 75mm May Precipitation: 20mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 12mm Aug Precipitation: 14mm Sep Precipitation: 22mm Oct Precipitation: 53mm Nov Precipitation: 96mm Dec Precipitation: 116mm
Precipitation

Marquard is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 762mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 139mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11mm. That's 128mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Marquard is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Marquard, which began on June 21, 2026. Marquard 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 December at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 15°
May 12°
Jun
Jul
Aug 11°
Sep 16°
Oct 18°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Marquard is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. 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 Marquard 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Jun
0 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
-1 °C
17 °C
15 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Aug
2 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
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