Climate Insights for Clydesdale

, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
December
140mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Clydesdale is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 963mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 140mm of rainfall. Clydesdale 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 6° Aug Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 8° Sep Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Clydesdale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 130mm Feb Precipitation: 130mm Mar Precipitation: 102mm Apr Precipitation: 99mm May Precipitation: 40mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Aug Precipitation: 30mm Sep Precipitation: 61mm Oct Precipitation: 90mm Nov Precipitation: 108mm Dec Precipitation: 140mm
Precipitation

Clydesdale is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 963mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 140mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13mm. That's 126mm less than December, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Clydesdale is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 Clydesdale, which began on March 20, 2026. Clydesdale 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 259mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 399mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 241mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 14°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Clydesdale is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Clydesdale 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
16 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
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