Climate Insights for Dimbaza

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
27°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
March
110mm rain
Best to Visit
April, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dimbaza is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 865mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 110mm of rainfall. Dimbaza 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 9° Oct Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Nov Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Dec Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Dimbaza 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 108mm Feb Precipitation: 104mm Mar Precipitation: 110mm Apr Precipitation: 83mm May Precipitation: 49mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Jul Precipitation: 35mm Aug Precipitation: 27mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Oct Precipitation: 80mm Nov Precipitation: 93mm Dec Precipitation: 83mm
Precipitation

Dimbaza is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 865mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 110mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 26mm. That's 84mm less than March, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Dimbaza is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Dimbaza, which began on March 20, 2026. Dimbaza 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 241mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 295mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 242mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 88mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 16°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 12°
Aug 13°
Sep 14°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Dimbaza is during April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dimbaza 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
27 °C
16 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
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