Best Time to Visit Cape Maclear for Backpacking – July Scores 98/100

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Backpacking Potential

98/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

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January, February, March, October, November, December

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21°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit Cape Maclear for backpacking is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cape Maclear

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	265	16	79%	wet
February	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	228	14.3	80%	wet
March	71Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	126	10.1	77%	shoulder
April	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	29°	30	3.5	73%	dry
May	92Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	5	1.4	66%	dry
June	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	1	0.8	63%	dry
July	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	1	0.8	61%	dry
August	98Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	1	1.3	57%	dry
September	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	1	0.8	52%	dry
October	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	9	2	53%	dry
November	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	41	4.9	59%	dry
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	211	13.3	74%	wet