Climate Insights for Cockscomb

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
March
55 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cockscomb is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 458 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 55 mm of rainfall. Cockscomb 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 6°C.The climate in Cockscomb is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 18 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Cockscomb 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 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°JunMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°JulMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°AugMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°SepMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°NovMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°DecMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°F
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Temperatures in Cockscomb vary considerably across the year, with a 22°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 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Cockscomb vary considerably across the year, with a 39°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 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 40mmFebPrecipitation: 48mmMarPrecipitation: 55mmAprPrecipitation: 38mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 29mmJulPrecipitation: 25mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSepPrecipitation: 43mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmNovPrecipitation: 39mmDecPrecipitation: 44mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inJulPrecipitation: 1inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inDecPrecipitation: 1.7in
Precipitation

Cockscomb is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 458 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25 mm. That's 30 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Cockscomb is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 1.2 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

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

Cockscomb is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cockscomb is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°71°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May15°59°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Cockscomb is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 42 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Cockscomb is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°F. 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 Cockscomb 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 Cockscomb 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
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
20 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
19 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C47 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
26 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in