Climate Insights for Alicedale

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
February
52mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Alicedale is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 460mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 52mm of rainfall. Alicedale 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° May Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° Jun Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Alicedale vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 40mm Feb Precipitation: 52mm Mar Precipitation: 46mm Apr Precipitation: 44mm May Precipitation: 29mm Jun Precipitation: 24mm Jul Precipitation: 23mm Aug Precipitation: 22mm Sep Precipitation: 42mm Oct Precipitation: 44mm Nov Precipitation: 47mm Dec Precipitation: 47mm
Precipitation

Alicedale is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 460mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 52mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 22mm. That's 30mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Alicedale is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 24km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

90 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Alicedale, which began on March 20, 2026. Alicedale 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 January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 139mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 120mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 16°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 13°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Alicedale is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 43mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. 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 Alicedale 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
16 °C
29 °C
23 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
21 °C
21 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
20 °C
22 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
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