Climate Insights for Darlington Dam Lodge Airport

South Africa

Hottest
January
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
April
37 mm rain1.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Darlington Dam Lodge Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 296 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 37 mm of rainfall. Darlington Dam Lodge Airport 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Darlington Dam Lodge Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 11.7 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Darlington Dam Lodge Airport 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 18°FebMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°MarMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 16°AprMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°MayMax: 25°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°OctMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°NovMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°DecMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 62°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 66°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°F
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Temperatures in Darlington Dam Lodge Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Darlington Dam Lodge Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 35mmMarPrecipitation: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 37mmMayPrecipitation: 21mmJunPrecipitation: 19mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmAugPrecipitation: 10mmSepPrecipitation: 24mmOctPrecipitation: 26mmNovPrecipitation: 24mmDecPrecipitation: 32mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 1.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 1inOctPrecipitation: 1inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Darlington Dam Lodge Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 296 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 37 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10 mm. That's 27 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Darlington Dam Lodge Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.1 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Darlington Dam Lodge Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Darlington Dam Lodge Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr19°66°F
May16°62°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Darlington Dam Lodge Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Darlington Dam Lodge Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Darlington Dam Lodge Airport 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 Darlington Dam Lodge Airport 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
18 °C64 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h8 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C49 °F
25 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C49 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h7 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h8 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
13 km/h8 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in