Climate Insights for Cintsa Mouth West

Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
27°C peak
Coldest
July
10°C low
Wettest
March
95mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cintsa Mouth West is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 779mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Cintsa Mouth West 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 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Feb Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jun Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Cintsa Mouth West sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 85mm Feb Precipitation: 85mm Mar Precipitation: 95mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm May Precipitation: 47mm Jun Precipitation: 32mm Jul Precipitation: 29mm Aug Precipitation: 23mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Oct Precipitation: 75mm Nov Precipitation: 82mm Dec Precipitation: 75mm
Precipitation

Cintsa Mouth West is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 779mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 95mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 23mm. That's 72mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Cintsa Mouth West 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 October, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Cintsa Mouth West, which began on March 20, 2026. Cintsa Mouth West 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 224mm for the season, averaging 75mm 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 17 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 245mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 228mm for the season, averaging 76mm 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 10 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 83mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 19°
May 18°
Jun 16°
Jul 15°
Aug 16°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Cintsa Mouth West 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 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm 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 Cintsa Mouth West 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
18 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
27 °C
19 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
23 °C
21 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
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