Climate Insights for McGregor

Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Gennaio
30°C peak
Coldest
Luglio
6°C low
Wettest
Giugno
48mm rain
Best to Visit
Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in McGregor is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 378mm of precipitation falls per year. Giugno is the wettest month, receiving around 48mm of rainfall. McGregor 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: Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre. The coldest months are Luglio, Agosto, Giugno, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 16° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Aug Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° Sep Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 9° Oct Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Dec Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in McGregor vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Gennaio, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 28mm Feb Precipitation: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 21mm May Precipitation: 31mm Jun Precipitation: 48mm Jul Precipitation: 48mm Aug Precipitation: 35mm Sep Precipitation: 38mm Oct Precipitation: 30mm Nov Precipitation: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 27mm
Precipitation

McGregor is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 378mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 48mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16mm. That's 32mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

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: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

McGregor is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 13km/h in winter, 17km/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 McGregor, which began on June 21, 2026. McGregor 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 Gennaio at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 14°
Oct 17°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit McGregor is during Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo, Aprile, Ottobre, Novembre and Dicembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. 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 McGregor 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
16 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Airpult

Get accurate weather forecasts worldwide with real-time updates and severe weather alerts. Covering 6M+ locations with precise, reliable weather data.

© 2026 Samuenti GmbH. All rights reserved.

en flag English
Metric (°C, km/h)