Climate Insights for Elim

South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
June
61 mm rain2.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Elim is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 440 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 61 mm of rainfall. Elim 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Elim is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 17.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Elim 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°MarMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°MayMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°JulMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°AugMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 8°SepMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°OctMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°F
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Min

Elim sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Elim sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 81°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 22mmFebPrecipitation: 18mmMarPrecipitation: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 29mmMayPrecipitation: 48mmJunPrecipitation: 61mmJulPrecipitation: 60mmAugPrecipitation: 45mmSepPrecipitation: 42mmOctPrecipitation: 32mmNovPrecipitation: 25mmDecPrecipitation: 24mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inJulPrecipitation: 2.4inAugPrecipitation: 1.8inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inNovPrecipitation: 1inDecPrecipitation: 1in
Precipitation

Elim is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 440 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18 mm. That's 44 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Elim is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.7 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Elim is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Elim 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 January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May15°59°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec20°69°F

The best time to visit Elim is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 29 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Elim is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°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 Elim 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 Elim 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
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
14 km/h9 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
13 km/h8 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h7 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
19 °C66 °F
13 km/h8 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
18 °C64 °F
13 km/h8 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
20 °C67 °F
14 km/h9 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
15 km/h10 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
16 km/h10 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
16 km/h10 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in