Climate Insights for Athole

South Africa

Hottest
December
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
April
66 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Athole is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 395 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. Athole 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Athole is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 15.5 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Athole 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°MarMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 16°AprMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°MayMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°JunMax: 22°Average: 12°Min: 4°JulMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 3°AugMax: 25°Average: 15°Min: 6°SepMax: 29°Average: 20°Min: 10°OctMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 14°NovMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 16°DecMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 59°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 54°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 53°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 59°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 67°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 73°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°F
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Temperatures in Athole 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 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Athole vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 53°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 64mmFebPrecipitation: 66mmMarPrecipitation: 53mmAprPrecipitation: 66mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 44mmDecPrecipitation: 59mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.5inFebPrecipitation: 2.6inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inDecPrecipitation: 2.3in
Precipitation

Athole is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 395 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 63 mm less than April, 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.Athole is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.5 in less than April, 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: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Athole 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 November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Athole is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr19°66°F
May15°59°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°53°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep20°67°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Athole is during March, April, May, 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 32 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Athole is during March, April, May, 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 1.3 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°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 Athole 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 Athole 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
19 °C67 °F
33 °C91 °F
13 km/h8 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h8 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C62 °F
30 °C87 °F
12 km/h7 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
26 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C38 °F
21 °C71 °F
13 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C42 °F
25 °C76 °F
14 km/h9 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
29 °C84 °F
15 km/h9 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
31 °C88 °F
15 km/h9 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
32 °C90 °F
15 km/h9 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
33 °C91 °F
15 km/h9 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in