Climate Insights for Ellisras Matimba Airport

South Africa

Hottest
October
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
February
102 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ellisras Matimba Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 411 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 102 mm of rainfall. Ellisras Matimba Airport 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: October, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Ellisras Matimba Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 16.2 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Ellisras Matimba Airport 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: October, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°MayMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°JunMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°JulMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°AugMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°SepMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 15°OctMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°NovMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 59°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°F
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Temperatures in Ellisras Matimba Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ellisras Matimba Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 95mmFebPrecipitation: 102mmMarPrecipitation: 28mmAprPrecipitation: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 16mmNovPrecipitation: 55mmDecPrecipitation: 79mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.8inFebPrecipitation: 4inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inDecPrecipitation: 3.1in
Precipitation

Ellisras Matimba Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 411 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 101 mm less than February, 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.Ellisras Matimba Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 4 in less than February, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Ellisras Matimba Airport 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 October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ellisras Matimba Airport 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 October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar25°76°F
Apr22°71°F
May18°64°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov25°78°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Ellisras Matimba Airport is during March, April, May, June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 11 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 Ellisras Matimba Airport is during March, April, May, June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 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 Ellisras Matimba Airport 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 Ellisras Matimba Airport 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
21 °C69 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
24 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
31 °C87 °F
13 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
32 °C89 °F
13 km/h8 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C67 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h8 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C69 °F
31 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in