Climate Insights for Cathcart Airport (CLOSED)

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
January
111 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 692 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 111 mm of rainfall. Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 27.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°FebMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°MarMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°MayMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JunMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°AugMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°SepMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 7°OctMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°NovMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°DecMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 13°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 52°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°F
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Temperatures in Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmFebPrecipitation: 97mmMarPrecipitation: 83mmAprPrecipitation: 65mmMayPrecipitation: 29mmJunPrecipitation: 19mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmAugPrecipitation: 15mmSepPrecipitation: 42mmOctPrecipitation: 57mmNovPrecipitation: 67mmDecPrecipitation: 93mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 3.7in
Precipitation

Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 692 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14 mm. That's 96 mm less than January, 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.Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 3.8 in less than January, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb20°68°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr16°61°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°53°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep15°58°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) is during February, March, April, 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 77 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) is during February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) 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 Cathcart Airport (CLOSED) 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
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
26 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h5 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
19 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
19 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
24 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in