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
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
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
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
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
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.