Climate Insights for Cradock

The climate in Cradock is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 259mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Cradock 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: August, September, January. The coldest months are June, September, October, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Cradock has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Cradock is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 259mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 33mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 10mm. That's 23mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Cradock is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

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

The best time to visit Cradock is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, 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 22mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cradock 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.