Climate Insights for Appleby Airport (CLOSED)

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
December
113 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Appleby Airport (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 640 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 113 mm of rainfall. Appleby Airport (CLOSED) 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, December, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.The climate in Appleby Airport (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 25.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Appleby Airport (CLOSED) 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, December, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°FebMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°MarMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°AprMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°JunMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°JulMax: 20°Average: 10°Min: 2°AugMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 5°SepMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 10°OctMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 12°NovMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°DecMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 74°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 51°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 51°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 57°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 65°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 69°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°F
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Temperatures in Appleby Airport (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Appleby Airport (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 51°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 98mmFebPrecipitation: 103mmMarPrecipitation: 57mmAprPrecipitation: 72mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 13mmOctPrecipitation: 51mmNovPrecipitation: 91mmDecPrecipitation: 113mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.8inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 2inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inDecPrecipitation: 4.4in
Precipitation

Appleby Airport (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 640 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 113 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 108 mm less than December, 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.Appleby Airport (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.3 in less than December, 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: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Appleby Airport (CLOSED) 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 September, averaging 13km/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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Appleby Airport (CLOSED) 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 September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr17°63°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul10°51°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep19°65°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Appleby Airport (CLOSED) is during January, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 64 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Appleby Airport (CLOSED) is during January, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 36°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 Appleby Airport (CLOSED) 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 Appleby Airport (CLOSED) 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
17 °C63 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C49 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h8 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C58 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h8 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
30 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in