Climate Insights for Alexandria

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
December
15°C peak
Coldest
April
5°C low
Wettest
November
33mm rain
Best to Visit
December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Alexandria is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 319mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Alexandria 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, July. The coldest months are April, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 8° Feb Max: 8° Average: 7° Min: 6° Mar Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 5° Apr Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° May Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Jun Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jul Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Aug Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 9° Sep Max: 10° Average: 9° Min: 8° Oct Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 7° Nov Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Dec Max: 15° Average: 15° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Alexandria has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 15°C. April is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Aug Precipitation: 16mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 8mm
Precipitation

Alexandria is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 319mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than January, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Alexandria is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Alexandria, which began on June 21, 2026. Alexandria 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 December at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near 5°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 74mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 82mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun 11°
Jul 12°
Aug 11°
Sep
Oct
Nov 14°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Alexandria is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, April can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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 Alexandria 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
8 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
6 °C
8 °C
17 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Mar
5 °C
7 °C
18 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
5 °C
9 °C
18 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
10 °C
15 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
12 °C
11 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
8 °C
10 °C
8 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
12 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
15 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
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