Climate Insights for De Aar Airfield

South Africa

Hottest
January
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
January
51 mm rain2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in De Aar Airfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 323 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 51 mm of rainfall. De Aar Airfield 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 2°C.The climate in De Aar Airfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 12.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2 in of rainfall. De Aar Airfield 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 35°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 17°FebMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°MarMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°MayMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°JunMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 3°JulMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 2°AugMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°SepMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 7°OctMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°NovMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 13°DecMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 50°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 52°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 60°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 71°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 60°F
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Temperatures in De Aar Airfield vary considerably across the year, with a 30°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 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in De Aar Airfield 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 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°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 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 0mm
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0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0in
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De Aar Airfield is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 323 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 51 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 6 mm. That's 45 mm less than January, 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.De Aar Airfield is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 1.8 in less than January, 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: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

De Aar Airfield is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 13km/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.De Aar Airfield 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 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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

Jan25°77°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr17°63°F
May13°56°F
Jun10°50°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug11°52°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit De Aar Airfield 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 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit De Aar Airfield 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 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 De Aar Airfield 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 De Aar Airfield 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
17 °C63 °F
32 °C90 °F
16 km/h10 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
31 °C88 °F
15 km/h10 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
29 °C85 °F
14 km/h9 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
24 °C76 °F
14 km/h8 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
13 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
17 °C63 °F
14 km/h9 mph
14 mm0.5 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
17 °C63 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
20 °C67 °F
15 km/h9 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
24 °C75 °F
16 km/h10 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C51 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h10 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
30 °C86 °F
17 km/h10 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C60 °F
32 °C89 °F
17 km/h11 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in