Climate Insights for Air Force Base Makhado

South Africa

Hottest
December
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
February
106 mm rain4.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Air Force Base Makhado is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 416 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 106 mm of rainfall. Air Force Base Makhado 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, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Air Force Base Makhado is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 16.4 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.2 in of rainfall. Air Force Base Makhado 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, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°AprMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°MayMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°JulMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 7°AugMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°SepMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°NovMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°F
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Temperatures in Air Force Base Makhado vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Air Force Base Makhado vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 82mmFebPrecipitation: 106mmMarPrecipitation: 28mmAprPrecipitation: 20mmMayPrecipitation: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmNovPrecipitation: 50mmDecPrecipitation: 95mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inFebPrecipitation: 4.2inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 3.7in
Precipitation

Air Force Base Makhado is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 416 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 106 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 104 mm less than February, 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.Air Force Base Makhado is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.2 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.1 in less than February, 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Air Force Base Makhado is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Air Force Base Makhado is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr20°68°F
May17°63°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul15°58°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°71°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec24°74°F

The best time to visit Air Force Base Makhado is during January, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Air Force Base Makhado is during January, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°F. 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 Air Force Base Makhado 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Air Force Base Makhado based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
25 °C77 °F
11 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h8 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h8 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h7 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in