Climate Insights for Ashton

South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
March
43 mm rain1.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ashton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 357 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 43 mm of rainfall. Ashton 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Ashton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 14.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.7 in of rainfall. Ashton 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°FebMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°AugMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°SepMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 7°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°NovMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°DecMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Ashton vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 4°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ashton vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 27mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 38mmJulPrecipitation: 36mmAugPrecipitation: 28mmSepPrecipitation: 32mmOctPrecipitation: 28mmNovPrecipitation: 25mmDecPrecipitation: 27mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 1.5inJulPrecipitation: 1.4inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inNovPrecipitation: 1inDecPrecipitation: 1.1in
Precipitation

Ashton is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 357 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 43 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 26 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Ashton is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.7 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 1 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Ashton is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ashton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar20°67°F
Apr17°62°F
May14°58°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul10°51°F
Aug11°52°F
Sep14°56°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov19°65°F
Dec20°69°F

The best time to visit Ashton is during January, 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 28 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ashton is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 40°F. 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 Ashton 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 Ashton 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
15 °C60 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h5 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
20 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in