Climate Insights for Aliwal North

The climate in Aliwal North is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 638mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Aliwal North 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C.

Temperatures in Aliwal North vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 8°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Aliwal North is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 638mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 109mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 11mm. That's 97mm 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.

Aliwal North is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Aliwal North, which began on March 20, 2026. Aliwal North 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Aliwal North is during February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aliwal North 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.