Climate Insights for Elephant Lodge Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
February
45 mm rain1.8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Elephant Lodge Airstrip is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 409 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 45 mm of rainfall. Elephant Lodge 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Elephant Lodge Airstrip is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 16.1 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Elephant Lodge 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 16°FebMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°MarMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°AprMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°MayMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°OctMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°NovMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°DecMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°F
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Temperatures in Elephant Lodge Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°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 14°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 Elephant Lodge Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°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: 36mmFebPrecipitation: 45mmMarPrecipitation: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 45mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmJulPrecipitation: 18mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSepPrecipitation: 36mmOctPrecipitation: 40mmNovPrecipitation: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 41mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.4inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inDecPrecipitation: 1.6in
Precipitation

Elephant Lodge Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 409 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 45 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 18 mm. That's 28 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Elephant Lodge Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.1 in less than February, 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: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Elephant Lodge Airstrip is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Elephant Lodge Airstrip 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 7mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr18°64°F
May16°60°F
Jun14°56°F
Jul13°55°F
Aug14°56°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Elephant Lodge Airstrip 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 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Elephant Lodge Airstrip 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 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°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 Elephant Lodge 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 Elephant Lodge 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C62 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
29 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h7 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
21 °C69 °F
12 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h7 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
26 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C58 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in