Climate Insights for Alexander Bay Airport

The climate in Alexander Bay Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 45mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 12mm of rainfall. Alexander Bay Airport 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Alexander Bay Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Alexander Bay Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 45mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 1mm. 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.

Alexander Bay Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Alexander Bay Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Alexander Bay Airport 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 February at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Alexander Bay Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alexander Bay Airport 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.