Climate Insights for Cofimvaba

Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
September
17°C peak
Coldest
October
2°C low
Wettest
December
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cofimvaba is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 302mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Cofimvaba 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: September, August, June. The coldest months are October, November, June, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between February and April.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 6° Feb Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Mar Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 5° Apr Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3° May Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Jun Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° Jul Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 9° Aug Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Sep Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 6° Oct Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° Nov Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Dec Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Cofimvaba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 17°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cofimvaba is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 302mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. That's 33mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between February and April, totalling around 18cm annually. April is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Cofimvaba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Cofimvaba, which began on June 21, 2026. Cofimvaba 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 September at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in October near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 35mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 71mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cofimvaba 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
6 °C
7 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
2 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
5 cm
Mar
5 °C
7 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
3 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
12 cm
May
4 °C
8 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jun
2 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
6 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
2 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
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