Climate Insights for Butterworth Airport

Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
January
115mm rain
Best to Visit
February, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Butterworth Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 885mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 115mm of rainfall. Butterworth Airport 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 8°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: 20° Min: 16° Mar Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Aug Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Oct Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Dec Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Butterworth Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°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 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 115mm Feb Precipitation: 95mm Mar Precipitation: 104mm Apr Precipitation: 94mm May Precipitation: 37mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Jul Precipitation: 26mm Aug Precipitation: 23mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Oct Precipitation: 91mm Nov Precipitation: 96mm Dec Precipitation: 108mm
Precipitation

Butterworth Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 885mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 115mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 23mm. That's 91mm 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.

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: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Butterworth Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Butterworth Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Butterworth Airport 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 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 255mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 318mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 236mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 76mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 20°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 16°
Jun 14°
Jul 14°
Aug 15°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Butterworth Airport is during February, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Butterworth Airport 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
19 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
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