Climate Insights for Beaufort West

The climate in Beaufort West is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 291mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Beaufort West 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: November, October, February. The coldest months are December, August, January, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Beaufort West has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Beaufort West is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 291mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 11mm. That's 22mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Beaufort West 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 October, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Beaufort West, which began on June 21, 2026. Beaufort West is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 16°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The best time to visit Beaufort West is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Beaufort West 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.