Climate Insights for Cookhouse

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
February
84mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cookhouse is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 591mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 84mm of rainfall. Cookhouse 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Apr Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° May Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jul Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Aug Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 7° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 9° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Dec Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Cookhouse vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 84mm Mar Precipitation: 71mm Apr Precipitation: 55mm May Precipitation: 38mm Jun Precipitation: 21mm Jul Precipitation: 25mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Sep Precipitation: 44mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Nov Precipitation: 56mm Dec Precipitation: 60mm
Precipitation

Cookhouse is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 591mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 84mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19mm. That's 65mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Cookhouse is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 Cookhouse, which began on March 20, 2026. Cookhouse 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 150mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 164mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 65mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 16°
May 14°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Cookhouse is during January, February, March, April, 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 64mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. 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 Cookhouse 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
15 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
19 °C
19 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
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