Climate Insights for De Rust Airstrip
Climate Overview
The climate in De Rust Airstrip is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 833 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 133 mm of rainfall. De Rust Airstrip 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in De Rust Airstrip is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 32.8 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.2 in of rainfall. De Rust Airstrip 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in De Rust Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in De Rust Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
De Rust Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 833 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11 mm. That's 122 mm less than December, 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 Rust Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.8 in less than December, 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
De Rust Airstrip is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.De Rust Airstrip is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit De Rust Airstrip is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit De Rust Airstrip is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°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 Rust Airstrip 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 Rust Airstrip 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.