Climate Insights for Christmas Rock

South Africa

Hottest
February
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
August
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
April
99 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Christmas Rock is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 771 mm of precipitation falls per year. Christmas Rock receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Christmas Rock 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, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Christmas Rock is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 30.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Christmas Rock receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Christmas Rock 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, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.

Temperature

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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 73°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 73°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 72°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 70°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 63°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 68°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°F
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Christmas Rock has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Christmas Rock has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 73°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 60mmFebPrecipitation: 71mmMarPrecipitation: 81mmAprPrecipitation: 99mmMayPrecipitation: 57mmJunPrecipitation: 46mmJulPrecipitation: 36mmAugPrecipitation: 42mmSepPrecipitation: 73mmOctPrecipitation: 73mmNovPrecipitation: 66mmDecPrecipitation: 67mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.4inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inJulPrecipitation: 1.4inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSepPrecipitation: 2.9inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 2.6in
Precipitation

Christmas Rock is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 771 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. March and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 36 mm. That's 63 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Christmas Rock is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. March and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.4 in. That's 2.5 in less than April, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 22km/hJulWind Speed: 23km/hAugWind Speed: 24km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 25km/hNovWind Speed: 24km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 14mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Christmas Rock is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 20km/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.Christmas Rock is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13mph, 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

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr21°70°F
May20°67°F
Jun18°65°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Christmas Rock is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 64 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Christmas Rock is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Christmas Rock 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 Christmas Rock 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
21 °C70 °F
24 °C75 °F
24 km/h15 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C71 °F
24 °C76 °F
23 km/h14 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
24 °C75 °F
23 km/h14 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
23 °C73 °F
23 km/h14 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
22 °C71 °F
20 km/h13 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
21 °C69 °F
22 km/h14 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C60 °F
20 °C68 °F
23 km/h14 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
20 °C67 °F
24 km/h15 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
20 °C68 °F
24 km/h15 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
20 °C69 °F
25 km/h16 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
21 °C70 °F
24 km/h15 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
23 °C73 °F
24 km/h15 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in