Climate Insights for Botrivier

Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
June
96mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Botrivier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 577mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 96mm of rainfall. Botrivier 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Apr Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jul Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Sep Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Oct Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Nov Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Dec Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Botrivier sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 28mm May Precipitation: 54mm Jun Precipitation: 96mm Jul Precipitation: 96mm Aug Precipitation: 70mm Sep Precipitation: 57mm Oct Precipitation: 40mm Nov Precipitation: 34mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm
Precipitation

Botrivier is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 577mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 96mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 20mm. That's 76mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Botrivier is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Botrivier, which began on March 20, 2026. Botrivier 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 January at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 71mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 115mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 19°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 13°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Botrivier 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 29mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. 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 Botrivier 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
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