Climate Insights for Augrabies Falls Rest Camp

South Africa

Hottest
January
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low42°F low
Wettest
January
30 mm rain1.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Augrabies Falls Rest Camp is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 110 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 30 mm of rainfall. Augrabies Falls Rest Camp 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Augrabies Falls Rest Camp is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 4.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Augrabies Falls Rest Camp 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 22°FebMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°MarMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°AprMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°MayMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 11°JunMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 6°JulMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 5°AugMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°SepMax: 28°Average: 19°Min: 11°OctMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 15°NovMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 18°DecMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 99°FAverage: 86°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 98°FAverage: 85°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 67°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Augrabies Falls Rest Camp vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 13°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.Temperatures in Augrabies Falls Rest Camp vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 86°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 56°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 30mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 12mmAprPrecipitation: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 6mmNovPrecipitation: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 13mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Augrabies Falls Rest Camp is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 110 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 30 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 29 mm 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.Augrabies Falls Rest Camp is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 1.1 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Augrabies Falls Rest Camp is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Augrabies Falls Rest Camp 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 December, averaging 8mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan30°86°F
Feb29°85°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr22°72°F
May18°65°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec28°83°F

The best time to visit Augrabies Falls Rest Camp is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Augrabies Falls Rest Camp is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 99°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Augrabies Falls Rest Camp 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 Augrabies Falls Rest Camp 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
22 °C71 °F
37 °C99 °F
12 km/h8 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
36 °C98 °F
11 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
34 °C94 °F
11 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C60 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C42 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
32 °C89 °F
13 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
34 °C94 °F
13 km/h8 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
36 °C97 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in