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McGregor, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

McGregor is a small town in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 3,744. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,744 Population 426/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About McGregor

McGregor

McGregor is a small village in the mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa. It is roughly 150 km east of Cape Town. It is located in Ward 5 of the Langeberg Municipality. According to the Census 2001, this Ward has a population of 10,254 people.

People

Population3,744
Density426/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population3,744
Population Density426 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates-33.9473°, 19.8291°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation19.4 inches (493 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About McGregor

McGregor is a small town in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 3,744. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in McGregor

McGregor has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 335 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 19.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 38.6
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 32.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 32.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 35.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 26.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.3
McGregor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates-33.9473°N, 19.8291°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
August 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

McGregor has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in June to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in McGregor

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Weltevrede Primêre Skool - - - -
McGregor Primêre Skool - - - -
McGregor Waldorf School - - - -
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Radio Stations near McGregor

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in McGregor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashton Public Library0.0
Greyton Library0.0
McGregor Library0.0
Robertson Library0.0
Wakerstroom West Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in McGregor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Greyton Saturday Morning Market

Hotels in McGregor

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green Gables Country Inn
Old Village Lodge McGregor

Restaurants in McGregor

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deli Girls
Jack and Grape
Temenos

Cafes in McGregor

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

How Bazaar
La Vive

Clinics in McGregor

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

McGregor Clinic

Gas Stations in McGregor

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

McGregor Filling Station

Airports Near McGregor

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Robertson AirportRODMedium Airport
Ashton Airport-Small Airport
Black Oystercatcher-Small Airport
Bredasdorp Airport-Small Airport
Caledon Airfield-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
De Doorns Airport-Small Airport
De Hoop Nature Reserve Airstrip-Small Airport
Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport-Small Airport
Overberg AirportOVGSmall Airport
Pearly Beach Airstrip-Small Airport
Worcester Glider Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in McGregor

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
McGregor Postal Agency

Churches & Religious Organizations in McGregor

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
McGregor Methodist Church
McGregor NG Kerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1861
Postal Code
6708

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About McGregor

What is the population of McGregor?

McGregor has a population of 3,744 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 426 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in McGregor?

McGregor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.

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