Climate Insights for Colesberg

South Africa

Hottest
January
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
April
66 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Colesberg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 423 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. Colesberg 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.The climate in Colesberg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 16.7 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Colesberg 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 34°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 16°FebMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 16°MarMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°AprMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°MayMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°JunMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 2°JulMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 1°AugMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°SepMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°OctMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 10°NovMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 12°DecMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 49°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 48°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 52°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 60°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 66°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 70°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 59°F
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Temperatures in Colesberg vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Colesberg vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 48°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.5inFebPrecipitation: 2.6inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 1.9in
Precipitation

Colesberg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 423 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8 mm. That's 57 mm less than April, 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.Colesberg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.3 in. That's 2.2 in less than April, 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Colesberg 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 December, averaging 17km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Colesberg is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr16°61°F
May13°55°F
Jun9°49°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug11°52°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Colesberg is during January, February, March, April, 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 46 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Colesberg is during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 34°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 Colesberg 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 Colesberg 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
32 °C89 °F
15 km/h9 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
30 °C86 °F
14 km/h9 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
29 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
12 km/h8 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C42 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
17 °C63 °F
14 km/h8 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
20 °C67 °F
14 km/h9 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
24 °C75 °F
15 km/h10 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
29 °C85 °F
16 km/h10 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
31 °C88 °F
17 km/h10 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in