Climate Insights for Cape Vidal

South Africa

Hottest
February
26°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
March
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cape Vidal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,119 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cape Vidal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Vidal 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Cape Vidal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 44.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Cape Vidal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Vidal 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°FebMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°MarMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°AprMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°MayMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 21°JunMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°JulMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 19°AugMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 19°SepMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°OctMax: 22°Average: 22°Min: 20°NovMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 22°DecMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 75°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 72°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 71°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 73°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°F
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Cape Vidal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Cape Vidal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 110mmFebPrecipitation: 142mmMarPrecipitation: 150mmAprPrecipitation: 126mmMayPrecipitation: 86mmJunPrecipitation: 59mmJulPrecipitation: 47mmAugPrecipitation: 45mmSepPrecipitation: 67mmOctPrecipitation: 92mmNovPrecipitation: 96mmDecPrecipitation: 98mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inFebPrecipitation: 5.6inMarPrecipitation: 5.9inAprPrecipitation: 5inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inJulPrecipitation: 1.8inAugPrecipitation: 1.8inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inOctPrecipitation: 3.6inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 3.9in
Precipitation

Cape Vidal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,119 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 45 mm. That's 105 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Cape Vidal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.8 in. That's 4.1 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 25km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 26km/hAugWind Speed: 29km/hSepWind Speed: 28km/hOctWind Speed: 29km/hNovWind Speed: 28km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 18mphSepWind Speed: 18mphOctWind Speed: 18mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Cape Vidal is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 24km/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.Cape Vidal is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 15mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°78°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr24°75°F
May22°72°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Cape Vidal is during May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 74 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°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.The best time to visit Cape Vidal is during May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 80°F. 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 Cape Vidal 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 Cape Vidal 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
24 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
25 km/h15 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
26 °C80 °F
25 km/h15 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
24 km/h15 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
25 °C77 °F
25 km/h15 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
24 °C74 °F
24 km/h15 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
22 °C72 °F
24 km/h15 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
22 °C71 °F
26 km/h16 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
22 °C71 °F
29 km/h18 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
22 °C72 °F
28 km/h18 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C69 °F
22 °C72 °F
29 km/h18 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
24 °C75 °F
28 km/h17 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
25 °C77 °F
27 km/h17 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in