Climate Insights for Barkley West Airport (CLOSED)

South Africa

Hottest
December
34°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
January
86 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 449 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 86 mm of rainfall. Barkley West 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.The climate in Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 17.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Barkley West 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 35°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°MarMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°AprMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°MayMax: 24°Average: 14°Min: 6°JunMax: 21°Average: 11°Min: 3°JulMax: 21°Average: 10°Min: 2°AugMax: 24°Average: 13°Min: 4°SepMax: 28°Average: 18°Min: 8°OctMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 12°NovMax: 33°Average: 24°Min: 15°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 92°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 51°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 51°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 56°FMin: 39°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 65°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 71°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 75°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 10°C. The average daily temperature swing is 17°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 Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 51°F. The average daily temperature swing is 31°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 86mmFebPrecipitation: 64mmMarPrecipitation: 58mmAprPrecipitation: 74mmMayPrecipitation: 9mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 22mmNovPrecipitation: 42mmDecPrecipitation: 67mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.4inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 2.6in
Precipitation

Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 449 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 mm. That's 84 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.Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.3 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: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr18°65°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul10°51°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows 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 Barkley West Airport (CLOSED) is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 35°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 Barkley West 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 Barkley West 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
19 °C66 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
26 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C39 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
31 °C87 °F
12 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
34 °C92 °F
12 km/h7 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in