Climate Insights for Cala

Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
14°C peak
Coldest
September
-9°C low
Wettest
February
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cala is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 119mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Cala 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, April, July. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Light snow can occur between September and December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° Feb Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 1° Mar Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 1° Apr Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: -1° May Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -3° Jun Max: 12° Average: 4° Min: -4° Jul Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -3° Aug Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -6° Sep Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -9° Oct Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -6° Nov Max: -1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Dec Max: 0° Average: -1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Cala vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is September, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cala is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 119mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than February, 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. Light snowfall can occur between September and December, totalling around 6cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Cala is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Cala, which began on June 21, 2026. Cala 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near -9°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 0°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 4mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -2 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 59mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 55mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 13°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A warm coat and layers are recommended, especially for early mornings and evenings.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cala 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
2 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Feb
1 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Mar
1 °C
12 °C
1 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Apr
-1 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
May
-3 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jun
-4 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
-3 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
-6 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Sep Current
-9 °C
0 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
2 cm
Oct
-6 °C
-2 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Nov
-2 °C
-1 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
-2 °C
0 °C
3 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
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