Climate Insights for Compensation

South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
April
147 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Compensation is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,113 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 147 mm of rainfall. Compensation 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Compensation is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 43.8 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 5.8 in of rainfall. Compensation 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°AprMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 20°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 18°JunMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°SepMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°OctMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 18°NovMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 19°DecMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 21°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 71°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 74°FMin: 70°F
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Compensation sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Compensation sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 81°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 64°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 107mmFebPrecipitation: 131mmMarPrecipitation: 88mmAprPrecipitation: 147mmMayPrecipitation: 102mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmJulPrecipitation: 39mmAugPrecipitation: 39mmSepPrecipitation: 91mmOctPrecipitation: 114mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmDecPrecipitation: 123mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inFebPrecipitation: 5.2inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inAprPrecipitation: 5.8inMayPrecipitation: 4inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inNovPrecipitation: 4inDecPrecipitation: 4.9in
Precipitation

Compensation is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,113 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 28 mm. That's 119 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.Compensation is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.1 in. That's 4.7 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: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Compensation is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.Compensation is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb25°76°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr22°72°F
May20°69°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug19°65°F
Sep20°67°F
Oct20°69°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Compensation is during March, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Compensation is during March, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 81°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 Compensation 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 Compensation 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
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
17 km/h10 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
131 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
16 km/h10 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
25 °C77 °F
15 km/h9 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
24 °C75 °F
14 km/h9 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
23 °C73 °F
14 km/h8 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
22 °C71 °F
14 km/h9 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
22 °C72 °F
16 km/h10 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
23 °C73 °F
17 km/h10 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
23 °C73 °F
18 km/h11 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C67 °F
24 °C75 °F
17 km/h11 mph
103 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
26 °C78 °F
17 km/h10 mph
123 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in